Squawk 7700 transmission — JTL256

JTL256 (Lima Golf) was operating from KBED to KCLT on 2026-03-01. SkyMeter recorded a 7700 transponder transmission at 18:45 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: 21576 ft AGL, 318 kt GS. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

• SECURITY5/2811 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

  NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

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