Squawk Codes: A Pilot’s Perspective

Squawk codes are a whimsical, historically rooted reference to transponder codes in many types of aircraft (not just airplanes). Pilots utilize squawk codes on almost every flight, and the information behind squawks gives air traffic controllers access to an aircraft's altitude and performance information. Here are some tidbits about squawk codes and transponders.

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