What does squawk 1200 mean in aviation?

For flights on instrument flight rules (IFR), the squawk code is typically assigned as part of the departure clearance and stays the same throughout the flight. Flights on visual flight rules (VFR), when in uncontrolled airspace, will squawk VFR (1200 in the US and Canada, 7000 in Europe).



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Flights on visual flight rules (VFR), when in uncontrolled airspace, will squawk VFR (1200 in the US and Canada, 7000 in Europe). Upon contact with an ATC unit, they will be told to squawk a certain code.

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1200 is a shared code so you may see many aircraft transmitting it at the same time in a given area. In other parts of the world such as Europe, 7000 is used for VFR flights. The most widely recognized squawk codes are the 3 codes which indicate emergency situations.

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The aircraft must squawk code 1201 for WN35 or 1204 for 90WA to indicate the pilot's intent to arrive or depart the airport.

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Squawk 1000 is a code assigned by air traffic control to indicate that an aircraft is experiencing an emergency.

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For example, 1200 in the USA means that the flight is flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and is not typically in direct contact with ATC. 1200 is a shared code so you may see many aircraft transmitting it at the same time in a given area.

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Series 20 — Code 2000 is to recognize an aircraft that has not received instructions from the air traffic control units to operate the transponder. (Codes 2001 to 2077 are available for domestic purposes.) Series 75 — Code 7500 is reserved for recognizing an aircraft subject to unlawful interference.

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The first emergency code that you may have become familiar with is Squawk 7500. This code is used to indicate that the aircraft has been hijacked, and therefore requires urgent emergency support from both security services and air traffic control.

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Squawk 7000: This is the 'conspicuity code' for VFR aircraft that are not assigned a specific code by ATC. Squawk 2000: This is the 'conspicuity code' for IFR aircraft that are not assigned a specific code by ATC.

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Squawk codes are four-digit codes ranging from 0000 all the way through to 7777 that are set on an aircraft transponder. These unique identifiers allow air traffic control units to distinguish between different aircraft. These work with mode A, mode C, and mode S transponders.

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An aircraft experiencing a loss of two-way radio communications capability can be expected to squawk Code 7600.

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This notice assigns Code 1202 for use by gliders not in contact with an air traffic control (ATC) facility. The notice also provides general flight characteristics of gliders and some of their limitations.

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The 3 Must-Know Aircraft Emergency Squawk Codes For Pilots
  • 7700 – Distress or Urgency Condition. Before we begin discussing emergencies, let's define our terms as listed in the Pilot/Controller Glossary. ...
  • 7600 – Two-Way Radio Communication Failure (NORDO) ...
  • 7500 – Air Piracy (Hijacking or Hostile Acts Onboard)


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Military aircraft operating in restricted/warning areas or on VR routes will squawk 4000 unless another code has been assigned or coordinated with ATC.

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A Squawk 7700 indicates an emergency. This can be an emergency of any kind. Pilots may input it into the transponder themselves – or when instructed to do so by ATC. As a result, ground control will know that the aircraft is dealing with a serious issue and needs help.

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“Squawk 1234” means to just dial 1234 into your transponder. The ATC radar will show the controller that number in the tag associated with your plane. If the tell you, “squawk 1244 and ident”, you should put in the code first, and then press and release the Ident (or ID) button on the transponder.

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2200. VFR - Operating within a controlled aerodrome circuit. 5000-5777. IFR - Domestic (automated by position)

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a special transponder code of 1255 on a nation-wide basis for aircraft engaged in fire fighting operations. The code is applicable to aircraft responding to and operating over fire suppression operations.

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