Diversion — FDX1579

KDSM · 5

2026-03-05 12:15 UTC· KMEM → KDSM· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B752

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FDX1579 (Federal Express) was operating from KMEM to KDTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) on 2026-03-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) on runway 5 at 12:15 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL369, turnaround area near Vienna, US. 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 5
  • 935 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDSM 291954Z 34003KT 10SM BKN055 BKN070 BKN090 BKN130 OVC250 24/17 A2984 RMK AO2 RAB03E33 SLP099 CB DSNT W-NW MOV NE TCU DSNT NE VCSH P0000 T02390167

Flight context

  • FDX1579
  • Federal Express
  • B752
  • KMEM → KDSM
  • 2026-03-05 12:15 UTC
  • KDSM runway 5

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:15:55 UTC · KDSM runway 5 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:15:55 UTC · KDSM runway 5 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:15:55 UTC · KDSM runway 05 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:15:55 UTC · KDSM runway 05 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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