Squawk 7700 transmission — 167110

2026-03-16 20:33 UTC· KNKX ?· C30J

167110 had departed KNKX on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter recorded a 7700 transponder transmission at 20:33 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: 29776 ft AGL, 255 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/4160 2026-02-14 08:00Z – 2026-08-15 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Chula Vista, CA, Saturday, February 14, 2026 through Friday, August 14, 2026 Local

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • 29776 ft AGL at event
  • 255 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • 167110
  • C30J
  • 2026-03-16 20:33 UTC

All events on this flight

Squawk 7700 transmission 20:33:34 UTC · · 29,776 ft AGL · 255 kt GS
Go-around 23:47:05 UTC · KNKX runway 06L · 665 ft AGL · 194 kt GS
Go-around 23:03:03 UTC · KNKX runway 06L · 728 ft AGL · 211 kt GS
Go-around 23:05:24 UTC · KNKX runway 06L · 578 ft AGL · 196 kt GS
Go-around 23:47:05 UTC · KNKX runway 06L · 665 ft AGL · 194 kt GS
Go-around 23:47:05 UTC · KNKX runway 06L · 665 ft AGL · 194 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 20:33:34 UTC · · 29,776 ft AGL · 255 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 20:33:34 UTC · · 29,776 ft AGL · 255 kt GS
Go-around 23:03:03 UTC · KNKX runway 06L · 728 ft AGL · 211 kt GS
Go-around 23:05:24 UTC · KNKX runway 06L · 578 ft AGL · 196 kt GS
Go-around 23:47:05 UTC · KNKX runway 06L · 665 ft AGL · 194 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 20:33:34 UTC · · 29,776 ft AGL · 255 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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