EmergencyDescent — FDX1523
2026-07-16 10:00 UTC· KMEM → KSTL· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· A306
FDX1523 (Federal Express) was operating from KMEM to KSTL on 2026-07-16. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 10:00 UTC. Trace data at the event: 32311 ft AGL, 491 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Active FAA TFR during this flight
Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)- SECURITY6/4135 2026-06-01 05:00Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft
CLAYTON, MO, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local
View FAA NOTAM → - SECURITY6/4161 2026-06-01 05:00Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft
St, Louis, MO, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local
View FAA NOTAM → - SECURITY6/7817 2026-07-09 11:07Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft
St Louis, MO
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
- 32311 ft AGL at event
- 491 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 4 kt wind
- 4 kt crosswind component
Flight context
- FDX1523
- Federal Express
- A306
- KMEM → KSTL
- 2026-07-16 10:00 UTC
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