Diversion — FDX1294
KIAH · 092026-02-20 03:12 UTC· KLRD → KIAH· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· A306
FDX1294 (Federal Express) was operating from KLRD to KMEM (Memphis International Airport) on 2026-02-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 09 at 03:12 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL262, turnaround area near Goliad, US. Approach stability score: 80/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 09
- 84 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 80/100
- 4 kt wind
- 4 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KIAH 071753Z 13005KT 10SM FEW040 31/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 T03110206 10317 20222 58008
Flight context
- FDX1294
- Federal Express
- A306
- KLRD → KIAH
- 2026-02-20 03:12 UTC
- KIAH runway 09
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