Squawk 7700 transmission — SWA1879
2026-08-24 22:37 UTC· PHNL → KSAN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M
SWA1879 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from PHNL to KSAN on 2026-08-24. SkyMeter recorded a 7700 transponder transmission at 22:37 UTC. Code 7700 indicates a general emergency declaration (e.g. engine, medical, smoke). A sustained transmission is normally accompanied by ATC priority handling. Trace data at the event: 36886 ft AGL, 496 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- 36886 ft AGL at event
- 496 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 9 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
Flight context
- SWA1879
- Southwest Airlines
- B38M
- PHNL → KSAN
- 2026-08-24 22:37 UTC
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