Squawk 7700 transmission — SKW5390

2026-02-06 16:24 UTC· KLNK KDEN· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

SKW5390 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KLNK to KDEN on 2026-02-06. SkyMeter recorded a 7700 transponder transmission at 16:24 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: 13705 ft AGL, 367 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 13 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 13705 ft AGL at event
  • 367 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SKW5390
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KLNK → KDEN
  • 2026-02-06 16:24 UTC

All events on this flight

Squawk 7700 transmission 16:24:56 UTC · · 13,705 ft AGL · 367 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 17:09:34 UTC · · 10,021 ft AGL · 349 kt GS

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