sensors Mode-S transponder

8966A7

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

Currently assigned to A6-LRB · AIRBUS A-321neo

Hex
8966A7
Octal
42263247
Decimal
9,004,711
Country
AE
Tail
A6-LRB
Type
A21N
No current signal · last broadcast 18h ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
AE
Last broadcast
18h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8966A7.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8966A7 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
ETD6RM Etihad Airways 2 2026-04-13
ETD7MA Etihad Airways 1 2026-04-14
ETD233 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ETD7MA AUH → ZRH Apr 14, 10:50 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 ETD233 - Apr 13, 23:00 UTCApr 13, 23:30 UTC30m
2026-04-13 ETD6RM AUH → BLR Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 21:20 UTC20m
2026-04-13 ETD6RM AUH → BLR Apr 13, 18:10 UTCApr 13, 18:35 UTC25m

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

Mode-S 8966A7 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8966A7?
8966A7 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-LRB.
Where is Mode-S 8966A7 registered?
Mode-S code 8966A7 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 8966A7 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 18h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8966A7, octal 42263247, decimal 9,004,711.
What flights does 8966A7 operate?
Mode-S 8966A7 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including ETD6RM, ETD7MA, ETD233.