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TRANSPONDER OBSERVED

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Phraseology used to inform a VFR pilot the aircraft’s assigned beacon code and position have been observed. Specifically, this term conveys to a VFR pilot the transponder reply has been observed and its position correlated for transit through the designated area.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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