sensors Mode-S transponder

8965C3

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

Currently assigned to A6-FPD · BOEING 737 MAX 8

Hex
8965C3
Octal
42262703
Decimal
9,004,483
Country
AE
Tail
A6-FPD
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign FDB5YA · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
AE
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

8965C3 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8965C3 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
FDB5WH - 2 2026-04-13
FDB3PR - 2 2026-04-13
FDB2RG Fly Dubai 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 FDB3PR - Apr 13, 16:35 UTCApr 13, 17:45 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 FDB3PR - Apr 13, 12:35 UTCApr 13, 14:45 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 FDB5WH - Apr 13, 08:25 UTCApr 13, 11:05 UTC2h 40m
2026-04-13 FDB5WH - Apr 13, 05:00 UTCApr 13, 06:15 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-12 FDB2RG OTP → DXB Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:45 UTC30m

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-FPD page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 8965C3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8965C3?
8965C3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-FPD.
Where is Mode-S 8965C3 registered?
Mode-S code 8965C3 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 8965C3 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 8965C3 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8965C3, octal 42262703, decimal 9,004,483.
What flights does 8965C3 operate?
Mode-S 8965C3 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including FDB5WH, FDB3PR, FDB2RG.