sensors Mode-S transponder

8966C4

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

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

Hex
8966C4
Octal
42263304
Decimal
9,004,740
Country
AE
Tail
A6-BNI
Type
B789
No current signal · last broadcast 16h ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
AE
Last broadcast
16h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8966C4.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8966C4 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
ETD6PX Etihad Airways 5 2026-04-13
ETD91N - 2 2026-04-14
ETD3MB - 1 2026-04-12
ETD2NL - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ETD2NL - Apr 14, 07:30 UTCApr 14, 08:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-14 ETD91N - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ETD91N - Apr 13, 17:00 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ETD6PX BOS → AUH Apr 13, 12:50 UTCApr 13, 13:45 UTC55m
2026-04-13 ETD6PX BOS → AUH Apr 13, 08:35 UTCApr 13, 10:00 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 ETD6PX BOS → AUH Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 10:00 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 ETD6PX BOS → AUH Apr 13, 06:25 UTCApr 13, 08:05 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 ETD6PX BOS → AUH Apr 13, 01:50 UTCApr 13, 02:40 UTC50m
2026-04-12 ETD3MB - Apr 12, 18:15 UTCApr 12, 19:35 UTC1h 20m

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

Mode-S 8966C4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8966C4?
8966C4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-BNI.
Where is Mode-S 8966C4 registered?
Mode-S code 8966C4 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 8966C4 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 16h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8966C4, octal 42263304, decimal 9,004,740.
What flights does 8966C4 operate?
Mode-S 8966C4 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including ETD6PX, ETD91N, ETD3MB, ETD2NL.