Diversion — FDX1278
KGSO · 05R2026-02-04 04:02 UTC· KMCO → KGSO· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· A306
FDX1278 (Federal Express) was operating from KMCO to KMEM (Memphis International Airport) on 2026-02-04. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO) on runway 05R at 04:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL373, turnaround area near Bryan, US. Approach stability score: 62/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 05R
- 886 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 62/100
- 4 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KGSO 091354Z 04005KT 10SM OVC250 18/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP232 T01830094 $
Flight context
- FDX1278
- Federal Express
- A306
- KMCO → KGSO
- 2026-02-04 04:02 UTC
- KGSO runway 05R
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