Diversion — FDX1253
KEWR · 04R2026-02-21 03:26 UTC· KABE → KEWR· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B763
FDX1253 (Federal Express) was operating from KABE to KMEM (Memphis International Airport) on 2026-02-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) on runway 04R at 03:26 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL339, turnaround area near Coplay, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. 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 3 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 04R
- 10 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 86/100
- 3 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KEWR 071451Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01610039 58012 $
Flight context
- FDX1253
- Federal Express
- B763
- KABE → KEWR
- 2026-02-21 03:26 UTC
- KEWR runway 04R
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