Diversion — FDX653

KMEM · 18L

2026-03-15 13:31 UTC· KDTW → KMEM· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B763

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FDX653 (Federal Express) was operating from KDTW to KMSP (Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport) on 2026-03-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Memphis International Airport (KMEM) on runway 18L at 13:31 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL365, turnaround area near Oolitic, US. Approach stability score: 68/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18L
  • 335 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 68/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KMEM 261754Z 01007KT 330V060 10SM FEW220 FEW250 28/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02830144 10289 20183 58009 $

Flight context

  • FDX653
  • Federal Express
  • B763
  • KDTW → KMEM
  • 2026-03-15 13:31 UTC
  • KMEM runway 18L

All events on this flight

Diversion 13:31:55 UTC · KMEM runway 18L · 335 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 13:31:55 UTC · KMEM runway 18L · 335 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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