Speaking of Squawk Codes

[RileyMitchum]

I didn't want to 7500 the thread about the strange squawk code but I had an interesting situation the other day. I was going to stay in the pattern the whole time in VFR conditions so I assumed I would stay on 1200. However just before take off the tower assigns me a squawk code to use, closed traffic! I had never had this happen so it seemed odd to me. Does it happen often? FYI it's a class D airport (KOUN) not far from a class C (KOKC)

 

[poadeleted20]

Not often, but it happens.

 

[MarkL]

Occasionally here in Class C with several in the pattern, but not often.

 

[kclimie]

Doing some pattern work last month, KCDW tower had me switch codes 2 or 3 times before going back to 1200. The controller said they were doing a tower tour and wanted to demo how the codes show on their monitors.

 

[Fly-Fla]

Used to happen to me quite a bit at TLH when doing training, but I think it was just one controller. If a different controller would take over he would have me switch back to 1200 even if I was on my third or fourth loop around the field.

 

[ISaidRightTurns]

Probably inputting and departing a flight plan in order to accurately reflect traffic count. Make the numbers and stay open...

 

[MachFly]

Happens sometimes.

Once I've been assigned a squawk code for an echo airport...

 

[roncachamp]

Once I've been assigned a squawk code for an echo airport...

 

[flyingron]

I've had towers give squawk codes for transits of the class D.

 

[MachFly]

KDTS, special flight rules.

 

[chartbundle]

Our local airport(Class D) often has inbound traffic squawk 0400. I expect it's because they have a display in the tower and can use that to isolate the inbound traffic.

 

[jaybee]

KDTS, special flight rules.

*sigh*

DTS is a Class D airport, without a control tower inside SFAR Part 93 Airspace.

Good review material HERE

 

[roncachamp]

KDTS, special flight rules.

KDTS is not an "echo airport", it's an untowered airport in a Class D surface area.

 

[MachFly]

KDTS is not an "echo airport", it's an untowered airport in a Class D surface area.

Is there really a difference? You still have to talk on CTAF.

 

[roncachamp]

Is there really a difference?

Between a towered airport and an untowered airport? Yes.

 

[MachFly]

Between a towered airport and an untowered airport? Yes.

Let's not waist time, pointless discussion. I clearly see that it's in delta airport and it's untowered.

 

[roncachamp]

Let's not waist time, pointless discussion.

I believe you mean "waste" time. Odd that you chose to enter a discussion that you believed pointless.

I clearly see that it's in delta airport and it's untowered.

Actually, that's not very clear. You did refer to it as "an echo airport."

 

[Jeanie]

At midland intl. KMAF they always give you a squawk even when in the pattern

 

[MachFly]

Odd that you chose to enter a discussion that you believed pointless.

No it's a good thread. I just think that discussion that me and you are having is kinda pointless.

 

[roncachamp]

No it's a good thread. I just think that discussion that me and you are having is kinda pointless.

Odd that you chose to initiate the discussion that you and I are having.