Diversion — FDX1648
KMEM · 18C2026-02-20 08:51 UTC· KONT → KMEM· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· A306
FDX1648 (Federal Express) was operating from KONT to KIND (Indianapolis International Airport) on 2026-02-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Memphis International Airport (KMEM) on runway 18C at 08:51 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL334, turnaround area near Fort Sumner, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 18C
- 341 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 83/100
- 6 kt wind
- 5 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KMEM 071754Z 32003KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02940106 10294 20167 58011 $
Flight context
- FDX1648
- Federal Express
- A306
- KONT → KMEM
- 2026-02-20 08:51 UTC
- KMEM runway 18C
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