Transponder Codes Made Easy: A Pilot’s Survival List
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Lets say youre cruising at 10,000 feet when Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructs you to “squawk 1200.” Pilots and ATCs daily use transponder codes, also known as squawk codes. Lets examine the key transponder codes, what they mean, and how useful they can be when used correctly.
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