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
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 26, 22:30 UTC
Flights observed
259
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
AE
Last broadcast
Jul 26, 22:30 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8966AA.

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 13 2026-07-26
ETD4UA - 13 2026-07-12
ETD415 Etihad Airways 13 2026-07-22
ETD420 - 11 2026-06-29
ETD142 Etihad Airways 11 2026-07-26
ETD416 Etihad Airways 10 2026-07-23
ETD5KZ - 9 2026-07-13
ETD3ZF - 9 2026-07-13
ETD212 Etihad Airways 9 2026-07-22
ETD421 - 8 2026-06-29
ETD215 - 8 2026-07-12
ETD1CB Etihad Airways 8 2026-07-24
ETD99E Etihad Airways 7 2026-06-11
ETD5HJ Etihad Airways 7 2026-06-12
ETD213 - 7 2026-07-10
ETD409 - 6 2026-06-28
ETD134 - 6 2026-07-20
ETD9GL Etihad Airways 5 2026-06-11
ETD6A8 Etihad Airways 5 2026-06-10
ETD3JK - 5 2026-07-19

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-26 ETD142 ZRH → AUH Jul 26, 19:20 UTCJul 26, 22:30 UTC3h 10m
2026-07-26 ETD7MA AUH → ZRH Jul 26, 11:05 UTCJul 26, 17:20 UTC6h 15m
2026-07-25 ETD142 ZRH → AUH Jul 25, 19:10 UTCJul 26, 01:50 UTC6h 40m
2026-07-25 ETD7MA AUH → ZRH Jul 25, 05:55 UTCJul 25, 17:15 UTC11h 20m
2026-07-24 ETD1CB AUH → BOM Jul 24, 23:55 UTCJul 25, 03:00 UTC3h 5m
2026-07-23 ETD416 AUH → KUL Jul 23, 23:25 UTCJul 24, 14:35 UTC15h 10m
2026-07-23 ETD140 YYZ → AUH Jul 23, 13:40 UTCJul 23, 20:25 UTC6h 45m
2026-07-23 ETD7YQ AUH → ZRH Jul 23, 04:45 UTCJul 23, 11:40 UTC6h 55m
2026-07-22 ETD415 HKT → AUH Jul 22, 11:10 UTCJul 23, 02:15 UTC15h 5m
2026-07-22 ETD212 AUH → DEL Jul 22, 03:05 UTCJul 22, 03:50 UTC45m
2026-07-21 ETD140 YYZ → AUH Jul 21, 14:20 UTCJul 21, 21:05 UTC6h 45m
2026-07-21 ETD7YQ AUH → ZRH Jul 21, 05:35 UTCJul 21, 12:35 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-20 ETD134 - Jul 20, 09:25 UTCJul 20, 15:50 UTC6h 25m
2026-07-19 ETD3JK - Jul 19, 23:20 UTCJul 20, 06:20 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-19 ETD712 - Jul 19, 07:00 UTCJul 19, 07:30 UTC30m
2026-07-19 ETD711 - Jul 19, 04:25 UTCJul 19, 04:40 UTC15m
2026-07-18 ETD437 - Jul 18, 14:45 UTCJul 18, 20:30 UTC5h 45m
2026-07-17 ETD436 - Jul 17, 23:00 UTCJul 18, 11:45 UTC12h 46m
2026-07-17 ETD436 - Jul 17, 12:45 UTCJul 18, 11:45 UTC23h 1m
2026-07-17 ETD415 - Jul 17, 06:35 UTCJul 18, 00:35 UTC18h 0m
2026-07-17 ETD415 - Jul 17, 06:25 UTCJul 18, 00:35 UTC18h 10m
2026-07-16 ETD1CB - Jul 16, 22:45 UTCJul 17, 01:25 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-16 ETD134 - Jul 16, 14:55 UTCJul 16, 15:49 UTC55m
2026-07-16 ETD134 - Jul 16, 09:15 UTCJul 16, 13:25 UTC4h 10m
2026-07-15 ETD3JK - Jul 15, 23:05 UTCJul 16, 05:55 UTC6h 50m
2026-07-15 ETD80M - Jul 15, 05:55 UTCJul 15, 08:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-14 ETD1CB - Jul 14, 22:45 UTCJul 15, 01:30 UTC2h 45m
2026-07-14 ETD140 - Jul 14, 14:00 UTCJul 14, 20:40 UTC6h 40m
2026-07-14 ETD7YQ - Jul 14, 04:40 UTCJul 14, 11:30 UTC6h 50m
2026-07-13 ETD5KZ - Jul 13, 16:10 UTCJul 13, 20:10 UTC4h 0m
2026-07-13 ETD3ZF - Jul 13, 11:55 UTCJul 13, 14:50 UTC2h 55m
2026-07-13 ETD3ZF - Jul 13, 10:25 UTCJul 13, 10:45 UTC20m
2026-07-13 ETD80M - Jul 13, 06:05 UTCJul 13, 08:25 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-12 ETD1CB AUH → BOM Jul 12, 23:20 UTCJul 13, 02:05 UTC2h 45m
2026-07-12 ETD215 - Jul 12, 10:40 UTCJul 12, 13:35 UTC2h 55m
2026-07-12 ETD4UA - Jul 12, 07:55 UTCJul 12, 08:45 UTC50m
2026-07-12 ETD4UA - Jul 12, 05:40 UTCJul 12, 06:01 UTC20m
2026-07-11 ETD221 - Jul 11, 23:00 UTCJul 12, 03:05 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-11 ETD5PZ AUH → CCU Jul 11, 16:55 UTCJul 11, 21:20 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-11 ETD215 - Jul 11, 10:40 UTCJul 11, 13:50 UTC3h 10m
2026-07-11 ETD4UA - Jul 11, 05:45 UTCJul 11, 08:35 UTC2h 50m
2026-07-10 ETD415 - Jul 10, 10:40 UTCJul 11, 02:15 UTC15h 35m
2026-07-10 ETD213 - Jul 10, 06:55 UTCJul 10, 07:10 UTC15m
2026-07-10 ETD213 - Jul 10, 04:15 UTCJul 10, 04:50 UTC35m
2026-07-10 ETD212 - Jul 10, 01:35 UTCJul 10, 02:20 UTC45m
2026-07-08 ETD416 - Jul 8, 23:25 UTCJul 9, 14:25 UTC15h 0m
2026-07-08 ETD215 - Jul 8, 10:45 UTCJul 8, 13:40 UTC2h 55m
2026-07-08 ETD4UA - Jul 8, 05:20 UTCJul 8, 08:40 UTC3h 20m
2026-07-07 ETD395 - Jul 7, 23:00 UTCJul 7, 23:45 UTC45m
2026-07-07 ETD394 DOH → AUH Jul 7, 17:25 UTCJul 7, 21:05 UTC3h 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?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 26, 22:30 UTC.
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, ETD415, ETD420, ETD142.