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 14h ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
AE
Last broadcast
14h ago

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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ETD9YK Etihad Airways 4 2026-04-13
ETD78K - 2 2026-04-14
ETD7TK - 1 2026-04-13
ETD341 - 1 2026-04-13
ETD1X7 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ETD78K - Apr 14, 07:55 UTCApr 14, 08:25 UTC30m
2026-04-14 ETD78K - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ETD7TK - Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ETD9YK AUH → GVA Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:35 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 ETD9YK AUH → GVA Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:35 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 ETD9YK AUH → GVA Apr 13, 13:20 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC2h 55m
2026-04-13 ETD9YK AUH → GVA Apr 13, 10:10 UTCApr 13, 11:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 ETD341 - Apr 13, 01:45 UTCApr 13, 02:10 UTC25m
2026-04-12 ETD1X7 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC3h 0m

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 14h ago.
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 5 distinct callsigns, including ETD9YK, ETD78K, ETD7TK, ETD341, ETD1X7.