JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 5-2-10
STANDBY OPERATION
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
You may instruct an aircraft operating on an assigned code to change the transponder/ADS-B to “standby” position:
When approximately 15 miles from its destination and you no longer desire operation of the transponder/ADS-B; or
When necessary to reduce clutter in a multi-target area, provided you instruct the pilot to return the transponder/ADS-B to “normal” position as soon as possible thereafter. PHRASEOLOGY-
SQUAWK STANDBY,
or
SQUAWK NORMAL.
REFERENCE-
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-3-3 , Beacon/ADS-B Identification Methods.
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 20, 2026.