sensors Mode-S transponder

8966CF

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

Currently assigned to A6-XWH · AIRBUS A-350-1000

Hex
8966CF
Octal
42263317
Decimal
9,004,751
Country
AE
Tail
A6-XWH
Type
A35K
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
AE
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8966CF.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8966CF 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ETD1VT - 6 2026-04-13
ETD42B Etihad Airways 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ETD42B LHR → AUH Apr 13, 21:25 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 ETD1VT - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 19:10 UTC2h 55m
2026-04-13 ETD1VT - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 19:10 UTC3h 20m
2026-04-13 ETD1VT - Apr 13, 14:50 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 ETD1VT - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 15:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 ETD1VT - Apr 13, 11:20 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 ETD42B LHR → AUH Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 ETD42B LHR → AUH Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:30 UTC35m
2026-04-13 ETD42B LHR → AUH Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 ETD42B LHR → AUH Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 ETD1VT - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:30 UTC2h 15m

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

Mode-S 8966CF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8966CF?
8966CF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-XWH.
Where is Mode-S 8966CF registered?
Mode-S code 8966CF 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 8966CF broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8966CF, octal 42263317, decimal 9,004,751.
What flights does 8966CF operate?
Mode-S 8966CF has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including ETD1VT, ETD42B.