sensors Mode-S transponder

8966AA

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

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

Hex
8966AA
Octal
42263252
Decimal
9,004,714
Country
AE
Tail
A6-LRE
Type
A21N
Broadcasting now · callsign ETD99E · 32,000 ft
Flights observed
118
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
AE
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

8966AA is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8966AA 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ETD7MA Etihad Airways 7 2026-05-27
ETD4UA Etihad Airways 6 2026-05-17
ETD420 Etihad Airways 6 2026-05-18
ETD142 Etihad Airways 6 2026-05-27
ETD233 Etihad Airways 5 2026-04-18
ETD9YK Etihad Airways 4 2026-04-13
ETD9GL Etihad Airways 4 2026-05-13
ETD99E Etihad Airways 4 2026-05-30
ETD78K Etihad Airways 4 2026-04-16
ETD6RM Etihad Airways 4 2026-04-17
ETD6A8 Etihad Airways 4 2026-05-11
ETD5KZ - 4 2026-05-10
ETD422 - 4 2026-04-14
ETD415 Etihad Airways 4 2026-05-22
ETD341 Etihad Airways 4 2026-04-29
ETD237 Etihad Airways 4 2026-04-16
ETD1X7 Etihad Airways 4 2026-04-29
ETD421 Etihad Airways 3 2026-05-06
ETD3ZF Etihad Airways 3 2026-05-20
ETD215 Etihad Airways 3 2026-04-29

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-30 ETD99E AUH → GVA May 30, 01:55 UTCMay 30, 02:30 UTC35m
2026-05-29 ETD5HJ GVA → AUH May 29, 09:00 UTCMay 29, 14:50 UTC5h 50m
2026-05-28 ETD99E AUH → GVA May 28, 23:50 UTCMay 29, 05:35 UTC5h 45m
2026-05-28 ETD9ZE CDG → AUH May 28, 14:00 UTCMay 28, 20:20 UTC6h 20m
2026-05-27 ETD142 ZRH → AUH May 27, 20:30 UTCMay 28, 02:20 UTC5h 50m
2026-05-27 ETD7MA AUH → ZRH May 27, 04:24 UTCMay 27, 16:40 UTC12h 15m
2026-05-26 ETD405 BKK → AUH May 26, 09:25 UTCMay 27, 02:39 UTC17h 15m
2026-05-26 ETD404 AUH → BKK May 26, 00:44 UTCMay 26, 05:20 UTC4h 35m
2026-05-25 ETD9ZE CDG → AUH May 25, 14:05 UTCMay 25, 20:40 UTC6h 34m
2026-05-24 ETD2G7 AUH → CDG May 24, 20:35 UTCMay 25, 12:00 UTC15h 25m
2026-05-24 ETD7MA AUH → ZRH May 24, 06:05 UTCMay 24, 16:45 UTC10h 40m
2026-05-23 ETD1CB AUH → BOM May 23, 09:15 UTCMay 24, 01:25 UTC16h 10m
2026-05-23 ETD202 AUH → BOM May 23, 04:05 UTCMay 23, 07:05 UTC3h 0m
2026-05-22 ETD415 HKT → AUH May 22, 06:00 UTCMay 23, 00:30 UTC18h 30m
2026-05-21 ETD134 ATL → AUH May 21, 09:10 UTCMay 22, 01:25 UTC16h 15m
2026-05-20 ETD3JK - May 20, 17:50 UTCMay 21, 05:45 UTC11h 55m
2026-05-20 ETD3ZF AUH → CCU May 20, 04:30 UTCMay 20, 14:30 UTC10h 1m
2026-05-20 ETD212 AUH → DEL May 20, 01:45 UTCMay 20, 02:40 UTC55m
2026-05-19 ETD134 ATL → AUH May 19, 09:45 UTCMay 19, 15:20 UTC5h 35m
2026-05-18 ETD3JK - May 18, 14:10 UTCMay 19, 06:30 UTC16h 19m
2026-05-18 ETD420 AUH → BKK May 18, 07:00 UTCMay 18, 11:50 UTC4h 50m
2026-05-17 ETD420 AUH → BKK May 17, 10:55 UTCMay 18, 07:50 UTC20h 55m
2026-05-17 ETD4UA AUH → DEL May 17, 07:25 UTCMay 17, 08:10 UTC45m
2026-05-16 ETD142 ZRH → AUH May 16, 20:35 UTCMay 17, 01:50 UTC5h 15m
2026-05-16 ETD7MA AUH → ZRH May 16, 04:10 UTCMay 16, 17:35 UTC13h 26m
2026-05-16 ETD212 AUH → DEL May 16, 01:25 UTCMay 16, 02:05 UTC40m
2026-05-15 ETD5HJ GVA → AUH May 15, 09:00 UTCMay 15, 14:25 UTC5h 25m
2026-05-14 ETD99E AUH → GVA May 14, 18:20 UTCMay 15, 06:20 UTC12h 0m
2026-05-14 ETD99E AUH → GVA May 14, 07:00 UTCMay 15, 06:20 UTC23h 20m
2026-05-13 ETD9GL ZRH → AUH May 13, 09:40 UTCMay 13, 15:00 UTC5h 20m
2026-05-12 ETD9GL ZRH → AUH May 12, 09:45 UTCMay 12, 12:50 UTC3h 5m
2026-05-11 ETD6A8 AUH → ZRH May 11, 16:20 UTCMay 12, 05:25 UTC13h 6m
2026-05-11 ETD6A8 AUH → ZRH May 11, 06:55 UTCMay 12, 05:25 UTC22h 30m
2026-05-10 ETD416 AUH → KUL May 10, 18:35 UTCMay 11, 16:55 UTC22h 20m
2026-05-10 ETD5KZ - May 10, 16:34 UTCMay 11, 16:30 UTC23h 55m
2026-05-10 ETD5KZ - May 10, 16:00 UTCMay 11, 07:30 UTC15h 30m
2026-05-10 ETD409 BKK → AUH May 10, 02:45 UTCMay 10, 14:34 UTC11h 50m
2026-05-09 ETD408 AUH → BKK May 9, 10:40 UTCMay 9, 22:49 UTC12h 10m
2026-05-08 ETD221 CCU → AUH May 8, 22:20 UTCMay 9, 08:30 UTC10h 10m
2026-05-08 ETD5PZ AUH → CCU May 8, 04:44 UTCMay 8, 20:50 UTC16h 5m
2026-05-06 ETD421 MNL → AUH May 6, 14:05 UTCMay 6, 16:30 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-06 ETD420 AUH → BKK May 6, 09:20 UTCMay 6, 11:50 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-04 ETD142 ZRH → AUH May 4, 20:35 UTCMay 5, 02:15 UTC5h 40m
2026-05-04 ETD7MA AUH → ZRH May 4, 11:40 UTCMay 4, 18:30 UTC6h 50m
2026-05-03 ETD142 ZRH → AUH May 3, 20:30 UTCMay 4, 02:35 UTC6h 5m
2026-05-03 ETD7MA AUH → ZRH May 3, 10:20 UTCMay 3, 17:29 UTC7h 10m
2026-05-02 ETD415 HKT → AUH May 2, 20:35 UTCMay 3, 08:20 UTC11h 44m
2026-05-01 ETD9GL ZRH → AUH May 1, 09:25 UTCMay 1, 15:20 UTC5h 55m
2026-04-30 ETD6A8 AUH → ZRH Apr 30, 23:05 UTCMay 1, 06:20 UTC7h 15m
2026-04-30 ETD416 AUH → KUL Apr 30, 06:00 UTCApr 30, 20:40 UTC14h 40m

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

Mode-S 8966AA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8966AA?
8966AA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-LRE.
Where is Mode-S 8966AA registered?
Mode-S code 8966AA 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 8966AA broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 8966AA is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8966AA, octal 42263252, decimal 9,004,714.
What flights does 8966AA operate?
Mode-S 8966AA has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including ETD7MA, ETD4UA, ETD420, ETD142, ETD233.