List of Transponder Codes

With most aircraft fitted with a transponder box, here’s a list of useful ‘squawk’ transponder codes for use in certain situations.

1200 – Standard VFR code used in North America.

7000 – Standard VFR code use in Europe.

0021 – VFR code for use in Germany below 5000′.

0022 – VFR code for use in Germany above 5000′.

7500 – Hijack. Used when your aircraft is under a hijack situation.

7600 – Radio Failure. When you’re not able to transmit and/or receive communications by radio.

7700 – Emergency. Your aircraft is experiencing an emergency situation.