sensors Mode-S transponder

896C59

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

Currently assigned to 2020 · AGUSTA AW-139

Hex
896C59
Octal
42266131
Decimal
9,006,169
Country
AE
Tail
2020
Type
A139
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
AE
Last broadcast
4m ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 896C59.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 896C59 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
UAF2020 - 6 2026-06-16
LIWA20 - 1 2026-04-26

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-16 UAF2020 - Jun 16, 07:09 UTCJun 16, 08:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-06-16 UAF2020 - Jun 16, 06:54 UTCJun 16, 07:05 UTC10m
2026-06-16 UAF2020 - Jun 16, 04:25 UTCJun 16, 05:50 UTC1h 25m
2026-06-15 UAF2020 - Jun 15, 14:34 UTCJun 15, 15:10 UTC35m
2026-06-15 UAF2020 - Jun 15, 12:35 UTCJun 15, 13:00 UTC25m
2026-06-11 UAF2020 LYS → LYS Jun 11, 07:35 UTCJun 11, 09:05 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-26 LIWA20 - Apr 26, 14:10 UTCApr 26, 14:25 UTC15m

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 2020 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 896C59 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 896C59?
896C59 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to 2020.
Where is Mode-S 896C59 registered?
Mode-S code 896C59 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 896C59 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S 896C59 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 896C59, octal 42266131, decimal 9,006,169.
What flights does 896C59 operate?
Mode-S 896C59 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including UAF2020, LIWA20.