Return to field — FDX1407

KMEM · 27

2026-07-17 22:32 UTC· KMEM KMEM· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B763

FDX1407 (Federal Express) was operating from KMEM to KMSP (Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport) on 2026-07-17. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Memphis International Airport (KMEM) on runway 27 at 22:32 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL341, turnaround area near Rector, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 27
  • 34173 ft AGL at event
  • 499 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMEM 162254Z 11008KT 10SM FEW070 35/18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP220 T03500178 $

Flight context

  • FDX1407
  • Federal Express
  • B763
  • KMEM → KMEM
  • 2026-07-17 22:32 UTC
  • KMEM runway 27

All events on this flight

Return to field 22:32:04 UTC · KMEM runway 27 · 34,173 ft AGL · 499 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 22:54:09 UTC · · 28,350 ft AGL · 455 kt GS

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