sensors Mode-S transponder

8963AB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Arab Emirates

Currently assigned to A6-AEC · AIRBUS A-321

Hex
8963AB
Octal
42261653
Decimal
9,003,947
Country
AE
Tail
A6-AEC
Type
A321
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
AE
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8963AB.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8963AB falls within the block assigned to United Arab Emirates (AE) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United Arab Emirates receives a permanent address from this block at the time of registration; the address stays with the airframe even if the aircraft is re-registered to a different operator within the country.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ETD616 - 1 2026-04-13
ETD615 Etihad Airways 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ETD616 - Apr 13, 13:00 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC50m
2026-04-13 ETD615 AUH → JED Apr 13, 05:40 UTCApr 13, 06:45 UTC1h 5m

About Mode-S

A Mode-S transponder code (also called an "ICAO 24-bit address" or "hex code") is a 6-character hexadecimal identifier permanently assigned to an aircraft when it's first registered. Unlike callsigns (which change with each flight) or registrations (which can change if an aircraft is sold internationally), the Mode-S address stays with the airframe for the life of the aircraft in that country.

Every ADS-B transmission from an aircraft includes its Mode-S address, making it the most reliable way to identify a specific airframe. Flight-tracking services like Apparatus use the Mode-S address as the primary key for tying position broadcasts, callsigns, and ownership records together.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the A6-AEC page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 8963AB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8963AB?
8963AB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-AEC.
Where is Mode-S 8963AB registered?
Mode-S code 8963AB is allocated to United Arab Emirates (AE). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 8963AB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8963AB, octal 42261653, decimal 9,003,947.
What flights does 8963AB operate?
Mode-S 8963AB has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including ETD616, ETD615.