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8966AF

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

Currently assigned to A6-AQP · AIRBUS A-320

Hex
8966AF
Octal
42263257
Decimal
9,004,719
Country
AE
Tail
A6-AQP
Type
A320
Broadcasting now · callsign ABY149 · 38,025 ft
Flights observed
312
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
AE
Last broadcast
Jul 26, 11:40 UTC

Current position

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

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8966AF 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
ABY464 Air Arabia 8 2026-06-09
ABY527 - 7 2026-07-07
ABY526 Air Arabia 7 2026-07-06
ABY537 Air Arabia 6 2026-07-22
ABY496 Air Arabia 6 2026-07-01
ABY468 Air Arabia 6 2026-07-20
ABY466 Air Arabia 6 2026-07-25
ABY463 Air Arabia 6 2026-06-08
ABY357 - 6 2026-07-18
ABY594 - 5 2026-07-10
ABY497 - 5 2026-07-02
ABY471 - 5 2026-07-03
ABY467 Air Arabia 5 2026-07-09
ABY465 Air Arabia 5 2026-07-25
ABY435 Air Arabia 5 2026-07-25
FJL503 - 4 2026-06-26
ABY772 Air Arabia 4 2026-07-18
ABY536 Air Arabia 4 2026-06-28
ABY520 Air Arabia 4 2026-07-21
ABY515 - 4 2026-06-21

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-26 ABY299 SHJ → HRK Jul 26, 11:05 UTCJul 26, 11:40 UTC35m
2026-07-26 ABY298 SHJ → TBS Jul 26, 06:05 UTCJul 26, 09:15 UTC3h 11m
2026-07-25 ABY435 SHJ → JAI Jul 25, 18:40 UTCJul 26, 01:15 UTC6h 35m
2026-07-25 ABY466 DEL → SHJ Jul 25, 13:15 UTCJul 25, 13:50 UTC35m
2026-07-25 ABY465 SHJ → DEL Jul 25, 11:15 UTCJul 25, 11:55 UTC40m
2026-07-25 ABY112 SHJ → MCT Jul 25, 04:40 UTCJul 25, 05:05 UTC25m
2026-07-25 ABY161 DMM → SHJ Jul 25, 02:30 UTCJul 25, 03:25 UTC55m
2026-07-25 ABY160 DMM → SHJ Jul 25, 00:10 UTCJul 25, 01:20 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-24 ABY581 HBE → SHJ Jul 24, 19:15 UTCJul 24, 20:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-24 ABY580 SHJ → HBE Jul 24, 13:50 UTCJul 24, 17:00 UTC3h 10m
2026-07-24 ABY246 SHJ → EVN Jul 24, 03:40 UTCJul 24, 04:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-23 ABY581 HBE → SHJ Jul 23, 19:10 UTCJul 23, 22:35 UTC3h 25m
2026-07-23 ABY580 SHJ → HBE Jul 23, 13:50 UTCJul 23, 17:20 UTC3h 30m
2026-07-23 ABY197 SHJ → HAS Jul 23, 07:25 UTCJul 23, 12:25 UTC5h 0m
2026-07-23 FJL740 ISB → SHJ Jul 23, 01:25 UTCJul 23, 06:00 UTC4h 35m
2026-07-22 FJL747 SHJ → ISB Jul 22, 23:15 UTCJul 22, 23:45 UTC30m
2026-07-22 FJL741 SHJ → ISB Jul 22, 13:10 UTCJul 22, 17:35 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-22 ABY537 SHJ → KTM Jul 22, 11:15 UTCJul 22, 11:35 UTC20m
2026-07-21 ABY521 SHJ → CGP Jul 21, 15:05 UTCJul 22, 05:25 UTC14h 20m
2026-07-21 ABY520 SHJ → CGP Jul 21, 09:15 UTCJul 21, 13:55 UTC4h 40m
2026-07-20 ABY468 HYD → SHJ Jul 20, 23:05 UTCJul 21, 05:15 UTC6h 9m
2026-07-20 ABY322 - Jul 20, 14:30 UTCJul 20, 18:35 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-20 ABY321 SHJ → IST Jul 20, 08:55 UTCJul 20, 13:00 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-20 ABY161 DMM → SHJ Jul 20, 02:05 UTCJul 20, 03:00 UTC55m
2026-07-20 ABY160 DMM → SHJ Jul 20, 00:35 UTCJul 20, 01:10 UTC35m
2026-07-19 ABY358 - Jul 19, 15:10 UTCJul 19, 16:20 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-18 ABY772 ALY → SHJ Jul 18, 22:15 UTCJul 19, 05:55 UTC7h 40m
2026-07-18 ABY357 SHJ → SHJ Jul 18, 05:35 UTCJul 18, 12:10 UTC6h 35m
2026-07-17 ABY149 SHJ → SHJ Jul 17, 17:15 UTCJul 17, 23:39 UTC6h 25m
2026-07-17 ABY191 SHJ → SHJ Jul 17, 09:50 UTCJul 17, 16:00 UTC6h 10m
2026-07-17 ABY151 SHJ → SHJ Jul 17, 03:45 UTCJul 17, 08:20 UTC4h 35m
2026-07-16 ABY553 SHJ → SHJ Jul 16, 19:30 UTCJul 17, 02:05 UTC6h 35m
2026-07-16 ABY366 - Jul 16, 11:25 UTCJul 16, 12:25 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-16 ABY070 SHJ → SHJ Jul 16, 04:40 UTCJul 16, 08:55 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-16 ABY553 - Jul 16, 00:35 UTCJul 16, 03:00 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-15 ABY552 - Jul 15, 20:05 UTCJul 15, 22:25 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-15 ABY148 SHJ → SHJ Jul 15, 10:20 UTCJul 15, 16:25 UTC6h 5m
2026-07-15 ABY071 SHJ → SHJ Jul 15, 03:05 UTCJul 15, 07:50 UTC4h 45m
2026-07-14 ABY387 - Jul 14, 16:00 UTCJul 14, 18:40 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-14 ABY176 SHJ → SHJ Jul 14, 08:50 UTCJul 14, 14:15 UTC5h 25m
2026-07-14 ABY113 - Jul 14, 07:20 UTCJul 14, 07:30 UTC10m
2026-07-14 ABY112 - Jul 14, 04:35 UTCJul 14, 05:00 UTC25m
2026-07-13 ABY1917 - Jul 13, 22:30 UTCJul 14, 01:20 UTC2h 50m
2026-07-13 ABY1916 - Jul 13, 19:00 UTCJul 13, 21:40 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-13 ABY322 - Jul 13, 11:50 UTCJul 13, 13:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-13 ABY321 - Jul 13, 06:15 UTCJul 13, 10:20 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-12 ABY616 - Jul 12, 23:30 UTCJul 13, 03:01 UTC3h 30m
2026-07-12 ABY615 - Jul 12, 22:05 UTCJul 12, 22:20 UTC15m
2026-07-12 ABY615 - Jul 12, 18:55 UTCJul 12, 19:50 UTC55m
2026-07-12 ABY466 DEL → SHJ Jul 12, 13:50 UTCJul 12, 16:45 UTC2h 55m

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

Mode-S 8966AF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8966AF?
8966AF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-AQP.
Where is Mode-S 8966AF registered?
Mode-S code 8966AF 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 8966AF broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 8966AF is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8966AF, octal 42263257, decimal 9,004,719.
What flights does 8966AF operate?
Mode-S 8966AF has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including ABY464, ABY527, ABY526, ABY537, ABY496.