Diversion — FDX1605

KSDF · 17R

2026-03-17 03:19 UTC· KATL → KSDF· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· A306

FDX1605 (Federal Express) was operating from KATL to KIND (Indianapolis International Airport) on 2026-03-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 03:19 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL278, turnaround area near Lake Tansi, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 461 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSDF 261756Z 07006KT 10SM BKN250 24/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02390072 10239 20150 58010

Flight context

  • FDX1605
  • Federal Express
  • A306
  • KATL → KSDF
  • 2026-03-17 03:19 UTC
  • KSDF runway 17R

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