Squawk 7700 transmission — DAL234

2026-02-03 02:50 UTC· KJFK EIDW· DELTA AIR LINES INC· A339

DAL234 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KJFK to EIDW on 2026-02-03. SkyMeter recorded a 7700 transponder transmission at 02:50 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: 32154 ft AGL, 454 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 22 kt wind, 22 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 32154 ft AGL at event
  • 454 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 22 kt wind
  • 22 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • DAL234
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • A339
  • KJFK → EIDW
  • 2026-02-03 02:50 UTC

All events on this flight

Squawk 7700 transmission 02:50:15 UTC · · 32,154 ft AGL · 454 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 02:50:15 UTC · · 32,154 ft AGL · 454 kt GS

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