sensors Mode-S transponder

8966C3

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

Currently assigned to A6-BNH · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner

Hex
8966C3
Octal
42263303
Decimal
9,004,739
Country
AE
Tail
A6-BNH
Type
B789
Broadcasting now · callsign ETD3MB · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
111
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
AE
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

8966C3 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8966C3 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
ETD3MB Etihad Airways 11 2026-05-30
ETD3P1 Etihad Airways 10 2026-04-18
ETD801 Etihad Airways 8 2026-05-02
ETD800 Etihad Airways 6 2026-05-01
ETD6PX Etihad Airways 6 2026-05-26
ETD36V Etihad Airways 6 2026-04-15
ETD26N Etihad Airways 6 2026-04-15
ETD47B Etihad Airways 5 2026-05-17
ETD2NL Etihad Airways 5 2026-05-25
ETD16 Etihad Airways 5 2026-05-17
ETD35Q Etihad Airways 4 2026-04-18
ETD99P Etihad Airways 3 2026-05-19
ETD91N Etihad Airways 3 2026-05-25
ETD67B - 3 2026-05-27
ETD13 Etihad Airways 3 2026-05-28
ETD128 Etihad Airways 3 2026-05-27
ETD125 Etihad Airways 3 2026-05-19
ETD9SM Etihad Airways 2 2026-05-29
ETD871 Etihad Airways 2 2026-05-14
ETD870 Etihad Airways 2 2026-05-14

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-30 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 30, 07:50 UTCMay 30, 10:45 UTC2h 55m
2026-05-29 ETD9SM ATL → AUH May 29, 01:35 UTCMay 29, 14:40 UTC13h 5m
2026-05-28 ETD13 AUH → ATL May 28, 08:40 UTCMay 28, 20:15 UTC11h 35m
2026-05-27 ETD128 MUC → AUH May 27, 20:40 UTCMay 28, 02:05 UTC5h 25m
2026-05-27 ETD67B - May 27, 13:50 UTCMay 27, 17:20 UTC3h 30m
2026-05-26 ETD6PX BOS → AUH May 26, 21:09 UTCMay 27, 08:45 UTC11h 36m
2026-05-26 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 26, 08:04 UTCMay 26, 17:59 UTC9h 55m
2026-05-25 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 25, 17:15 UTCMay 26, 16:45 UTC23h 29m
2026-05-25 ETD2NL MEL → AUH May 25, 08:50 UTCMay 26, 08:45 UTC23h 54m
2026-05-25 ETD2NL MEL → AUH May 25, 08:10 UTCMay 25, 18:10 UTC10h 0m
2026-05-25 ETD91N AUH → MEL May 25, 02:30 UTCMay 25, 06:00 UTC3h 30m
2026-05-23 ETD6PX BOS → AUH May 23, 21:35 UTCMay 24, 09:10 UTC11h 35m
2026-05-23 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 23, 05:30 UTCMay 23, 18:20 UTC12h 51m
2026-05-22 ETD128 MUC → AUH May 22, 20:45 UTCMay 23, 02:00 UTC5h 15m
2026-05-22 ETD67B - May 22, 12:30 UTCMay 22, 17:35 UTC5h 5m
2026-05-21 ETD6PX BOS → AUH May 21, 21:35 UTCMay 22, 08:50 UTC11h 15m
2026-05-21 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 21, 09:15 UTCMay 21, 18:45 UTC9h 30m
2026-05-20 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 20, 17:30 UTCMay 21, 13:30 UTC20h 0m
2026-05-20 ETD2NL MEL → AUH May 20, 07:55 UTCMay 20, 17:55 UTC10h 0m
2026-05-20 ETD91N AUH → MEL May 20, 03:20 UTCMay 20, 05:45 UTC2h 26m
2026-05-19 ETD99P MUC → AUH May 19, 09:45 UTCMay 19, 14:35 UTC4h 50m
2026-05-19 ETD125 AUH → MUC May 19, 02:45 UTCMay 19, 06:25 UTC3h 40m
2026-05-17 ETD16 MAN → AUH May 17, 19:30 UTCMay 18, 07:40 UTC12h 10m
2026-05-17 ETD47B AUH → CLT May 17, 01:30 UTCMay 17, 15:25 UTC13h 55m
2026-05-16 ETD16 MAN → AUH May 16, 04:50 UTCMay 17, 03:10 UTC22h 20m
2026-05-16 ETD16 MAN → AUH May 16, 02:50 UTCMay 17, 01:35 UTC22h 45m
2026-05-15 ETD16 MAN → AUH May 15, 20:05 UTCMay 16, 06:20 UTC10h 16m
2026-05-14 ETD47B AUH → CLT May 14, 18:50 UTCMay 15, 14:20 UTC19h 30m
2026-05-14 ETD47B AUH → CLT May 14, 16:55 UTCMay 15, 14:20 UTC21h 25m
2026-05-14 ETD47B AUH → CLT May 14, 14:40 UTCMay 15, 12:45 UTC22h 5m
2026-05-14 ETD871 NRT → AUH May 14, 12:40 UTCMay 14, 12:55 UTC15m
2026-05-14 ETD870 AUH → HKG May 14, 00:00 UTCMay 14, 00:35 UTC35m
2026-05-13 ETD870 AUH → HKG May 13, 19:05 UTCMay 13, 22:00 UTC2h 55m
2026-05-13 ETD9SM ATL → AUH May 13, 01:55 UTCMay 13, 14:51 UTC12h 55m
2026-05-12 ETD13 AUH → ATL May 12, 08:35 UTCMay 12, 21:01 UTC12h 25m
2026-05-11 ETD13 AUH → ATL May 11, 17:40 UTCMay 12, 14:40 UTC21h 0m
2026-05-11 ETD2NL MEL → AUH May 11, 08:50 UTCMay 12, 08:45 UTC23h 56m
2026-05-11 ETD2NL MEL → AUH May 11, 07:55 UTCMay 11, 17:50 UTC9h 56m
2026-05-11 ETD91N AUH → MEL May 11, 02:35 UTCMay 11, 06:00 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-09 ETD6PX BOS → AUH May 9, 22:00 UTCMay 10, 10:00 UTC12h 0m
2026-05-09 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 9, 08:25 UTCMay 9, 19:30 UTC11h 5m
2026-05-08 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 8, 15:05 UTCMay 9, 13:40 UTC22h 35m
2026-05-08 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 8, 14:15 UTCMay 9, 12:45 UTC22h 30m
2026-05-08 ETD871 NRT → AUH May 8, 12:34 UTCMay 8, 12:49 UTC15m
2026-05-07 ETD99P MUC → AUH May 7, 09:40 UTCMay 8, 01:09 UTC15h 30m
2026-05-06 ETD125 AUH → MUC May 6, 17:00 UTCMay 7, 05:55 UTC12h 54m
2026-05-05 ETD6PX BOS → AUH May 5, 21:30 UTCMay 6, 15:15 UTC17h 45m
2026-05-05 ETD3MB AUH → BOS May 5, 02:05 UTCMay 5, 19:10 UTC17h 5m
2026-05-05 ETD4XQ BOM → AUH May 5, 00:00 UTCMay 5, 00:15 UTC15m
2026-05-04 ETD206 AUH → BOM May 4, 20:35 UTCMay 4, 21:05 UTC30m

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

Mode-S 8966C3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8966C3?
8966C3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-BNH.
Where is Mode-S 8966C3 registered?
Mode-S code 8966C3 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 8966C3 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 8966C3 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8966C3, octal 42263303, decimal 9,004,739.
What flights does 8966C3 operate?
Mode-S 8966C3 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including ETD3MB, ETD3P1, ETD801, ETD800, ETD6PX.