sensors Mode-S transponder

8966CA

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

Currently assigned to A6-AFC · BOMBARDIER BD-700 Global 6000/6500

Hex
8966CA
Octal
42263312
Decimal
9,004,746
Country
AE
Tail
A6-AFC
Type
GLEX
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
AE
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8966CA.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8966CA 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
A6AFC - 7 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 A6AFC - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 A6AFC - Apr 13, 09:55 UTCApr 13, 12:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 A6AFC - Apr 13, 05:25 UTCApr 13, 06:05 UTC40m
2026-04-13 A6AFC - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 A6AFC - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 A6AFC - Apr 13, 00:10 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 40m
2026-04-12 A6AFC - Apr 12, 19:40 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC35m

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

Mode-S 8966CA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8966CA?
8966CA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-AFC.
Where is Mode-S 8966CA registered?
Mode-S code 8966CA 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 8966CA broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8966CA, octal 42263312, decimal 9,004,746.
What flights does 8966CA operate?
Mode-S 8966CA has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including A6AFC.