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Basic ATC

What is Squawk ident?

Squawk ident An ATC instruction to activate the IDENT feature on the aircraft's transponder, which causes the radar return to flash, allowing identification of the aircraft.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Squawk ident” Used in Practice?

Radar: Speedbird 121, squawk ident for identification.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Squawk ident?

An ATC instruction to activate the IDENT feature on the aircraft's transponder, which causes the radar return to flash, allowing identification of the aircraft.

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