sensors Mode-S transponder

8990B3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Taiwan

Currently assigned to B-16217 · AIRBUS A-321

Hex
8990B3
Octal
42310263
Decimal
9,015,475
Country
TW
Tail
B-16217
Type
A321
No current signal · last broadcast 16h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
TW
Last broadcast
16h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8990B3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8990B3 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
EVA164 - 2 2026-04-14
EVA133 - 2 2026-04-13
EVA163 - 1 2026-04-13
EVA112 EVA Air 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 EVA164 - Apr 14, 06:50 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 EVA112 TPE → OKA Apr 13, 23:00 UTCApr 13, 23:15 UTC15m
2026-04-13 EVA163 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 EVA164 - Apr 13, 06:45 UTCApr 13, 07:05 UTC20m
2026-04-13 EVA133 - Apr 13, 04:30 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC10m
2026-04-13 EVA133 - Apr 13, 02:30 UTCApr 13, 02:40 UTC10m

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-16217 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 8990B3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8990B3?
8990B3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Taiwan. Assigned to B-16217.
Where is Mode-S 8990B3 registered?
Mode-S code 8990B3 is allocated to Taiwan (TW). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 8990B3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 16h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8990B3, octal 42310263, decimal 9,015,475.
What flights does 8990B3 operate?
Mode-S 8990B3 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including EVA164, EVA133, EVA163, EVA112.