Diversion — FDX1685

KSEA · 16L

2026-02-13 03:59 UTC· KTUS → KSEA· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B763

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FDX1685 (Federal Express) was operating from KTUS to KIND (Indianapolis International Airport) on 2026-02-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) on runway 16L at 03:59 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL406, turnaround area near Eureka County, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 193 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/0091 2026-01-04 00:01Z – 2026-07-04 23:59Z SFC–500 ft

    Coyote Wells, CA, Saturday, January 3, 2026 through Saturday, July 4, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/0092 2026-01-04 00:01Z – 2026-07-04 23:59Z SFC–500 ft

    CALEXICO, CA, Saturday, January 3, 2026 through Saturday, July 4, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 347 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 93/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 193 m visibility
  • KSEA 081453Z 00000KT 1/8SM R16L/1000V1200FT FG VV001 11/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01110106 55001

Flight context

  • FDX1685
  • Federal Express
  • B763
  • KTUS → KSEA
  • 2026-02-13 03:59 UTC
  • KSEA runway 16L

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