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
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
AE
Last broadcast
18h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8966C3.

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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ETD36V - 3 2026-04-13
ETD26N Etihad Airways 3 2026-04-13
ETD800 Etihad Airways 2 2026-04-13
ETD801 Etihad Airways 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ETD801 NRT → AUH Apr 14, 09:30 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 ETD800 AUH → NRT Apr 13, 20:55 UTCApr 13, 22:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 ETD800 AUH → NRT Apr 13, 17:55 UTCApr 13, 18:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ETD36V - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:55 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-13 ETD36V - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 14:55 UTC3h 0m
2026-04-13 ETD36V - Apr 13, 09:00 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-13 ETD26N AUH → MXP Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 ETD26N AUH → MXP Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 06:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 ETD26N AUH → MXP Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 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-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?
Mode-S 8966C3 is currently broadcasting from the ground.
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 4 distinct callsigns, including ETD36V, ETD26N, ETD800, ETD801.