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 ETD7YQ · 32,000 ft
Flights observed
231
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
AE
Last broadcast
2h 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
ETD4UA - 13 2026-07-12
ETD7MA - 11 2026-06-28
ETD420 - 11 2026-06-29
ETD415 - 10 2026-07-10
ETD5KZ - 9 2026-07-13
ETD416 - 9 2026-07-08
ETD3ZF - 9 2026-07-13
ETD142 - 9 2026-06-28
ETD421 - 8 2026-06-29
ETD215 - 8 2026-07-12
ETD212 - 8 2026-07-10
ETD99E Etihad Airways 7 2026-06-11
ETD5HJ Etihad Airways 7 2026-06-12
ETD213 - 7 2026-07-10
ETD409 - 6 2026-06-28
ETD9GL Etihad Airways 5 2026-06-11
ETD6A8 Etihad Airways 5 2026-06-10
ETD233 Etihad Airways 5 2026-04-18
ETD1CB - 5 2026-07-12
ETD9YK Etihad Airways 4 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 ETD7YQ - Jul 14, 04:40 UTCJul 14, 05:25 UTC45m
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
2026-07-06 ETD416 - Jul 6, 23:20 UTCJul 7, 14:35 UTC15h 15m
2026-07-06 ETD215 - Jul 6, 10:35 UTCJul 6, 13:35 UTC3h 0m
2026-07-06 ETD4UA - Jul 6, 05:40 UTCJul 6, 08:25 UTC2h 45m
2026-07-05 ETD415 - Jul 5, 10:35 UTCJul 6, 02:35 UTC16h 0m
2026-07-05 ETD213 - Jul 5, 04:15 UTCJul 5, 07:05 UTC2h 50m
2026-07-04 ETD212 - Jul 4, 23:30 UTCJul 5, 02:30 UTC3h 0m
2026-07-02 ETD415 - Jul 2, 10:45 UTCJul 3, 02:30 UTC15h 45m
2026-07-02 ETD213 - Jul 2, 04:10 UTCJul 2, 07:15 UTC3h 5m
2026-07-01 ETD212 AUH → DEL Jul 1, 23:00 UTCJul 2, 02:15 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-01 ETD203 - Jul 1, 11:55 UTCJul 1, 14:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-01 ETD202 - Jul 1, 05:00 UTCJul 1, 08:25 UTC3h 25m
2026-06-30 ETD415 - Jun 30, 10:20 UTCJul 1, 02:50 UTC16h 30m
2026-06-30 ETD80M - Jun 30, 05:55 UTCJun 30, 08:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-06-29 ETD1CB AUH → BOM Jun 29, 22:44 UTCJun 30, 01:35 UTC2h 51m
2026-06-29 ETD421 - Jun 29, 14:09 UTCJun 29, 20:09 UTC6h 0m
2026-06-29 ETD420 - Jun 29, 05:45 UTCJun 29, 12:09 UTC6h 25m
2026-06-28 ETD142 - Jun 28, 21:24 UTCJun 29, 03:25 UTC6h 0m
2026-06-28 ETD7MA - Jun 28, 13:14 UTCJun 28, 17:04 UTC3h 50m
2026-06-28 ETD7MA - Jun 28, 10:30 UTCJun 28, 11:14 UTC45m
2026-06-28 ETD409 - Jun 28, 02:14 UTCJun 28, 08:09 UTC5h 55m
2026-06-27 ETD408 AUH → BKK Jun 27, 17:04 UTCJun 27, 23:25 UTC6h 20m
2026-06-27 ETD213 DEL → AUH Jun 27, 04:19 UTCJun 27, 07:19 UTC3h 0m
2026-06-26 ETD212 AUH → DEL Jun 26, 23:04 UTCJun 27, 02:04 UTC3h 0m
2026-06-26 ETD5KZ - Jun 26, 16:30 UTCJun 26, 20:40 UTC4h 10m
2026-06-26 ETD3ZF - Jun 26, 12:00 UTCJun 26, 14:50 UTC2h 50m
2026-06-26 ETD3ZF - Jun 26, 10:30 UTCJun 26, 11:00 UTC30m
2026-06-26 ETD213 DEL → AUH Jun 26, 04:20 UTCJun 26, 07:14 UTC2h 55m
2026-06-25 ETD212 AUH → DEL Jun 25, 23:14 UTCJun 26, 02:24 UTC3h 10m

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 ETD4UA, ETD7MA, ETD420, ETD415, ETD5KZ.