Squawk 7700 transmission — RPA3496

2026-01-09 02:32 UTC· KORD KCHS· REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC· E170

RPA3496 (Republic Airways) was operating from KORD to KCHS on 2026-01-09. SkyMeter recorded a 7700 transponder transmission at 02:32 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: 10330 ft AGL, 307 kt GS. Approach stability score: 88/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 10330 ft AGL at event
  • 307 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • RPA3496
  • Republic Airways
  • E170
  • KORD → KCHS
  • 2026-01-09 02:32 UTC

All events on this flight

Squawk 7700 transmission 02:32:05 UTC · · 10,330 ft AGL · 307 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 02:32:19 UTC · · 10,225 ft AGL · 306 kt GS

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