sensors Mode-S transponder

89668B

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

Currently assigned to A6-AQL · AIRBUS A-320

Hex
89668B
Octal
42263213
Decimal
9,004,683
Country
AE
Tail
A6-AQL
Type
A320
No current signal · last broadcast 17h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
AE
Last broadcast
17h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 89668B.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 89668B 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ABY222 - 2 2026-04-13
ABY402 Air Arabia 1 2026-04-12
ABY221 - 1 2026-04-13
ABY164 Air Arabia 1 2026-04-14
ABY163 Air Arabia 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ABY164 DMM → SHJ Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 10:35 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-14 ABY163 SHJ → DMM Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:30 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 ABY222 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 ABY222 - Apr 13, 14:55 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 ABY221 - Apr 13, 09:55 UTCApr 13, 11:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 ABY402 BOM → SHJ Apr 12, 19:10 UTCApr 12, 19:40 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-AQL page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 89668B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 89668B?
89668B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-AQL.
Where is Mode-S 89668B registered?
Mode-S code 89668B 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 89668B broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 89668B, octal 42263213, decimal 9,004,683.
What flights does 89668B operate?
Mode-S 89668B has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including ABY222, ABY402, ABY221, ABY164, ABY163.