Diversion — FDX1579

KROC · 04

2026-04-23 10:41 UTC· KMEM → KROC· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B752

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FDX1579 (Federal Express) was operating from KMEM to KDTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) on 2026-04-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) on runway 04 at 10:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL381, turnaround area near Lynchburg, US. 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 04
  • 559 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KROC 201254Z 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW030 SCT043 OVC085 17/15 A2996 RMK AO2 RAB14E29B53 SLP148 PCPN VRY LGT P0000 T01670150 $

Flight context

  • FDX1579
  • Federal Express
  • B752
  • KMEM → KROC
  • 2026-04-23 10:41 UTC
  • KROC runway 04

All events on this flight

Diversion 10:41:45 UTC · KROC runway 04 · 559 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 10:41:45 UTC · KROC runway 04 · 559 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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