Squawk 7600 transmission — SWA4337

2026-08-09 21:54 UTC· KDTW KMDW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA4337 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KMDW on 2026-08-09. SkyMeter recorded a 7600 transponder transmission at 21:54 UTC. Code 7600 indicates a lost-comms / NORDO state; brief transmissions are often transient radio or transponder issues that resolve without crew action. Trace data at the event: 23142 ft AGL, 326 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 23142 ft AGL at event
  • 326 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA4337
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDTW → KMDW
  • 2026-08-09 21:54 UTC

All events on this flight

Squawk 7600 transmission 21:54:08 UTC · · 23,142 ft AGL · 326 kt GS
Squawk 7600 transmission 21:54:08 UTC · · 23,142 ft AGL · 326 kt GS

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