sensors Mode-S transponder

896717

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

Currently assigned to A6-ARA · AIRBUS A-320neo

Hex
896717
Octal
42263427
Decimal
9,004,823
Country
AE
Tail
A6-ARA
Type
A20N
Broadcasting now · callsign ABY286 · 36,975 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
AE
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

896717 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 896717 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
ABY322 - 3 2026-04-13
ABY321 Air Arabia 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ABY322 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:05 UTC50m
2026-04-13 ABY322 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 ABY322 - Apr 13, 12:25 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC3h 50m
2026-04-13 ABY321 SHJ → IST Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 ABY321 SHJ → IST Apr 13, 04:50 UTCApr 13, 06:00 UTC1h 10m

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

Mode-S 896717 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 896717?
896717 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-ARA.
Where is Mode-S 896717 registered?
Mode-S code 896717 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 896717 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 896717 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 896717, octal 42263427, decimal 9,004,823.
What flights does 896717 operate?
Mode-S 896717 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including ABY322, ABY321.