sensors Mode-S transponder

8966AD

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

Currently assigned to A6-AQN · AIRBUS A-320

Hex
8966AD
Octal
42263255
Decimal
9,004,717
Country
AE
Tail
A6-AQN
Type
A320
No current signal · last broadcast 13h ago
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
AE
Last broadcast
13h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8966AD.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8966AD 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 9 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
MAC101F - 3 2026-04-14
MAC641X - 2 2026-04-13
MAC346T - 2 2026-04-13
MAC642H - 1 2026-04-13
MAC392E - 1 2026-04-13
MAC391P - 1 2026-04-13
MAC345X - 1 2026-04-13
MAC148 - 1 2026-04-12
MAC147C - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 MAC101F - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:30 UTC20m
2026-04-14 MAC101F - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 MAC101F - Apr 14, 06:45 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC25m
2026-04-13 MAC346T - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:35 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 MAC346T - Apr 13, 19:35 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC35m
2026-04-13 MAC345X - Apr 13, 16:25 UTCApr 13, 18:30 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 MAC642H - Apr 13, 13:45 UTCApr 13, 15:05 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 MAC641X - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 MAC641X - Apr 13, 10:45 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 MAC392E - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 MAC391P - Apr 13, 06:05 UTCApr 13, 07:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 MAC148 - Apr 12, 19:15 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-12 MAC147C - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:50 UTC35m

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

Mode-S 8966AD frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8966AD?
8966AD is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-AQN.
Where is Mode-S 8966AD registered?
Mode-S code 8966AD 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 8966AD broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 13h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8966AD, octal 42263255, decimal 9,004,717.
What flights does 8966AD operate?
Mode-S 8966AD has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including MAC101F, MAC641X, MAC346T, MAC642H, MAC392E.