sensors Mode-S transponder

8966BD

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

Currently assigned to A6-LRJ · AIRBUS A-321neo

Hex
8966BD
Octal
42263275
Decimal
9,004,733
Country
AE
Tail
A6-LRJ
Type
A21N
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 26, 15:25 UTC
Flights observed
251
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
AE
Last broadcast
Jul 26, 15:25 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8966BD.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8966BD 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 14 2026-07-24
ETD6A8 - 13 2026-07-16
ETD408 Etihad Airways 13 2026-05-27
ETD9GL - 11 2026-07-17
ETD409 Etihad Airways 10 2026-05-28
ETD3JK - 10 2026-07-26
ETD1CB - 9 2026-07-19
ETD414 - 8 2026-07-13
ETD142 Etihad Airways 8 2026-07-24
ETD134 Etihad Airways 8 2026-07-26
ETD80M - 7 2026-07-20
ETD5PZ - 7 2026-07-10
ETD44 Etihad Airways 6 2026-07-23
ETD415 - 6 2026-07-20
ETD203 Etihad Airways 6 2026-07-22
ETD99E Etihad Airways 5 2026-06-01
ETD7YQ Etihad Airways 5 2026-07-25
ETD4UA - 5 2026-07-10
ETD43 Etihad Airways 5 2026-07-23
ETD3ZF - 5 2026-06-28

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-26 ETD134 ATL → AUH Jul 26, 08:15 UTCJul 26, 15:25 UTC7h 10m
2026-07-26 ETD3JK - Jul 26, 00:25 UTCJul 26, 06:15 UTC5h 50m
2026-07-25 ETD140 YYZ → AUH Jul 25, 13:50 UTCJul 25, 20:30 UTC6h 40m
2026-07-25 ETD7YQ AUH → ZRH Jul 25, 07:20 UTCJul 25, 11:35 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-24 ETD142 ZRH → AUH Jul 24, 19:45 UTCJul 25, 02:30 UTC6h 45m
2026-07-24 ETD7MA AUH → ZRH Jul 24, 10:20 UTCJul 24, 17:05 UTC6h 45m
2026-07-23 ETD44 AMS → AUH Jul 23, 16:50 UTCJul 23, 17:05 UTC15m
2026-07-23 ETD44 AMS → AUH Jul 23, 09:50 UTCJul 23, 13:45 UTC3h 55m
2026-07-23 ETD43 AUH → AMS Jul 23, 00:10 UTCJul 23, 07:45 UTC7h 35m
2026-07-22 ETD203 BOM → AUH Jul 22, 14:05 UTCJul 22, 14:15 UTC10m
2026-07-22 ETD203 BOM → AUH Jul 22, 11:50 UTCJul 22, 12:15 UTC25m
2026-07-21 ETD437 - Jul 21, 07:45 UTCJul 21, 19:30 UTC11h 45m
2026-07-21 ETD436 - Jul 21, 06:10 UTCJul 21, 06:35 UTC25m
2026-07-20 ETD415 - Jul 20, 10:20 UTCJul 21, 02:30 UTC16h 10m
2026-07-20 ETD80M - Jul 20, 06:15 UTCJul 20, 08:35 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-19 ETD1CB - Jul 19, 23:15 UTCJul 20, 02:05 UTC2h 50m
2026-07-19 ETD134 DUS → AUH Jul 19, 09:50 UTCJul 19, 16:15 UTC6h 25m
2026-07-19 ETD3JK - Jul 19, 00:35 UTCJul 19, 06:55 UTC6h 20m
2026-07-18 ETD6QC - Jul 18, 09:30 UTCJul 18, 15:00 UTC5h 30m
2026-07-18 ETD163 AUH → KRK Jul 18, 02:19 UTCJul 18, 05:30 UTC3h 11m
2026-07-17 ETD9GL - Jul 17, 09:40 UTCJul 17, 16:29 UTC6h 50m
2026-07-16 ETD6A8 - Jul 16, 22:45 UTCJul 17, 05:35 UTC6h 50m
2026-07-16 ETD80M - Jul 16, 06:10 UTCJul 16, 08:35 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-15 ETD1CB - Jul 15, 23:05 UTCJul 16, 01:45 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-14 ETD434 - Jul 14, 17:20 UTCJul 15, 09:05 UTC15h 44m
2026-07-14 ETD203 - Jul 14, 11:40 UTCJul 14, 14:10 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-14 ETD202 - Jul 14, 06:50 UTCJul 14, 07:40 UTC50m
2026-07-14 ETD202 - Jul 14, 04:50 UTCJul 14, 05:15 UTC25m
2026-07-14 ETD415 - Jul 14, 02:05 UTCJul 14, 02:20 UTC15m
2026-07-13 ETD414 - Jul 13, 10:35 UTCJul 14, 00:30 UTC13h 55m
2026-07-13 ETD213 - Jul 13, 04:25 UTCJul 13, 07:20 UTC2h 55m
2026-07-12 ETD212 - Jul 12, 23:15 UTCJul 13, 02:20 UTC3h 5m
2026-07-12 ETD80M - Jul 12, 06:01 UTCJul 12, 08:20 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-11 ETD1CB - Jul 11, 23:00 UTCJul 12, 01:20 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-11 ETD140 ZRH → AUH Jul 11, 14:25 UTCJul 11, 20:30 UTC6h 5m
2026-07-11 ETD7YQ - Jul 11, 05:25 UTCJul 11, 11:20 UTC5h 55m
2026-07-10 ETD221 - Jul 10, 23:00 UTCJul 11, 03:10 UTC4h 10m
2026-07-10 ETD5PZ - Jul 10, 17:05 UTCJul 10, 21:20 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-10 ETD215 - Jul 10, 10:30 UTCJul 10, 13:25 UTC2h 55m
2026-07-10 ETD4UA - Jul 10, 05:35 UTCJul 10, 08:30 UTC2h 55m
2026-07-09 ETD221 - Jul 9, 22:55 UTCJul 10, 03:05 UTC4h 10m
2026-07-09 ETD5PZ - Jul 9, 18:25 UTCJul 9, 21:20 UTC2h 55m
2026-07-09 ETD203 - Jul 9, 11:25 UTCJul 9, 13:55 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-09 ETD202 - Jul 9, 04:50 UTCJul 9, 07:25 UTC2h 35m
2026-07-08 ETD415 - Jul 8, 10:25 UTCJul 9, 02:15 UTC15h 50m
2026-07-07 ETD140 ZRH → AUH Jul 7, 14:10 UTCJul 7, 20:10 UTC6h 0m
2026-07-07 ETD7YQ - Jul 7, 05:10 UTCJul 7, 11:10 UTC6h 0m
2026-07-06 ETD142 - Jul 6, 20:30 UTCJul 7, 02:20 UTC5h 50m
2026-07-06 ETD7MA - Jul 6, 10:40 UTCJul 6, 16:40 UTC6h 0m
2026-07-06 ETD213 - Jul 6, 04:45 UTCJul 6, 07:40 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-LRJ page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 8966BD frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8966BD?
8966BD is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-LRJ.
Where is Mode-S 8966BD registered?
Mode-S code 8966BD 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 8966BD broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 26, 15:25 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8966BD, octal 42263275, decimal 9,004,733.
What flights does 8966BD operate?
Mode-S 8966BD has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including ETD7MA, ETD6A8, ETD408, ETD9GL, ETD409.