sensors Mode-S transponder

896644

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

Currently assigned to A6-FQF · BOEING 737 MAX 8

Hex
896644
Octal
42263104
Decimal
9,004,612
Country
AE
Tail
A6-FQF
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign FDB502 · 5,325 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
AE
Last broadcast
17h ago

Current position

896644 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 896644 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
FDB1596 - 3 2026-04-13
FDB1595 Fly Dubai 2 2026-04-13
FDB564 Fly Dubai 1 2026-04-14
FDB563 Fly Dubai 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 FDB564 CGP → DXB Apr 14, 08:25 UTCApr 14, 08:50 UTC25m
2026-04-13 FDB563 DXB → CGP Apr 13, 21:50 UTCApr 13, 22:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 FDB1596 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 19:30 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-13 FDB1596 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 19:30 UTC3h 40m
2026-04-13 FDB1596 - Apr 13, 14:45 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 FDB1595 DXB → KTM Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 FDB1595 DXB → KTM Apr 13, 09:15 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC3h 0m

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

Mode-S 896644 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 896644?
896644 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-FQF.
Where is Mode-S 896644 registered?
Mode-S code 896644 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 896644 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 896644 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 896644, octal 42263104, decimal 9,004,612.
What flights does 896644 operate?
Mode-S 896644 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including FDB1596, FDB1595, FDB564, FDB563.