Diversion — FDX853
KSDF · 17R2025-12-28 16:24 UTC· KCOS → KSDF· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B752
FDX853 (Federal Express) was operating from KCOS to KMEM (Memphis International Airport) on 2025-12-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 16:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL398, turnaround area near Franklin County, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 5 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
- Approach stability 88/100
- 11 kt wind
- 5 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KSDF 170756Z 35015KT 10SM BKN038 09/06 A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND 34026/0659 SLP262 T00940056
Flight context
- FDX853
- Federal Express
- B752
- KCOS → KSDF
- 2025-12-28 16:24 UTC
- KSDF runway 17R
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