sensors Mode-S transponder

8990B2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Taiwan

Currently assigned to B-16216 · AIRBUS A-321

Hex
8990B2
Octal
42310262
Decimal
9,015,474
Country
TW
Tail
B-16216
Type
A321
Broadcasting now · callsign UIA8607 · 8,000 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
TW
Last broadcast
14h ago

Current position

8990B2 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8990B2 falls within the block assigned to Taiwan (TW) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Taiwan 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UIA8835 - 1 2026-04-14
UIA8822 - 1 2026-04-14
UIA8821 - 1 2026-04-14
UIA8812 - 1 2026-04-14
UIA8620 - 1 2026-04-13
UIA8619 - 1 2026-04-13
UIA512 - 1 2026-04-13
UIA511 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UIA8835 - Apr 14, 10:40 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC25m
2026-04-14 UIA8822 - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:40 UTC30m
2026-04-14 UIA8821 - Apr 14, 07:20 UTCApr 14, 07:50 UTC30m
2026-04-14 UIA8812 - Apr 14, 05:25 UTCApr 14, 06:05 UTC40m
2026-04-13 UIA8620 - Apr 13, 10:35 UTCApr 13, 11:00 UTC25m
2026-04-13 UIA8619 - Apr 13, 08:45 UTCApr 13, 09:15 UTC30m
2026-04-13 UIA512 - Apr 13, 05:35 UTCApr 13, 06:00 UTC25m
2026-04-13 UIA511 - Apr 13, 02:00 UTCApr 13, 02:35 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 B-16216 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 8990B2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8990B2?
8990B2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Taiwan. Assigned to B-16216.
Where is Mode-S 8990B2 registered?
Mode-S code 8990B2 is allocated to Taiwan (TW). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 8990B2 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 8990B2 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8990B2, octal 42310262, decimal 9,015,474.
What flights does 8990B2 operate?
Mode-S 8990B2 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including UIA8835, UIA8822, UIA8821, UIA8812, UIA8620.