Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF / KSDF) — Louisville, KY
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Louisville, KY
Latest photos of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
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Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF/KSDF) is a public-use airport located in Louisville, KY. The airport sits at an elevation of 500 feet above mean sea level. It features 3 runways. Aviation communications are supported by 20 published radio frequencies. The gallery includes 2 photos of operations and aircraft at the airport.
| FAA Information Effective | 2026-09-03 |
| Airport Identifier | SDF |
| Airport Status | Operational |
| Longitude/Latitude |
85°44'11.3770"
W /
38°10'26.7060"
N -85.736494 / 38.174085 (Estimated) |
| Elevation | 500.80 ft / 152.64 m (Surveyed) |
| Land | 1200 acres |
| From nearest city | 4 nautical miles S of Louisville, KY |
| Location | Jefferson County, KY |
| Magnetic Variation | 05W (2020) |
| Airport Use | Open to public |
| Wind indicator | Yes |
| Segmented Circle | No |
| Control Tower | ATCT-TRACON |
| Beacon Color | White-Green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee charge | No |
| Sectional chart | ST LOUIS |
| Region | ASO - Southern |
| Responsible ARTCC | ZID - INDIANAPOLIS |
| Tie-in FSS | LOU - LOUISVILLE |
| FSS on Airport | No |
| FSS Toll Free | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
| NOTAMs Facility | SDF (NOTAM-d service available) |
| Certification type/date | 1973/05 |
Runway 11/29
| Dimensions | 7251 x 150 ft (2210 x 46 m) |
| Surface | CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Wire Comb or Wire Tine |
| Edge lights | High |
| 11 | 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 111° | 291° |
| Physical elevation | 476.50 ft | 480.00 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.180227 / -85.747350 | 38.173054 / -85.723823 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Basic , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | LOCALIZER | |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | 4-light PAPI on left |
| RVR equipment | rollout | touchdown |
| Approach light | MALSR |
Runway 17L/35R
| Dimensions | 8578 x 150 ft (2615 x 46 m) |
| Surface | CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 17L | 35R | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 165° | 345° |
| Physical elevation | 500.80 ft | 471.30 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.187299 / -85.731342 | 38.164556 / -85.723575 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | 4-light PAPI on right |
| RVR equipment | touchdown, midfield, rollout | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
| Approach light | MALSR | ALSF2 |
| CL lights | Yes | Yes |
| TDZ lights | Yes | Yes |
Runway 17R/35L
| Dimensions | 11887 x 150 ft (3623 x 46 m) |
| Surface | CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 17R | 35L | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 165° | 345° |
| Physical elevation | 489.30 ft | 461.30 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.186988 / -85.748780 | 38.155403 / -85.738358 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on right | 4-light PAPI on left |
| RVR equipment | touchdown, midfield, rollout | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
| Approach light | MALSR | ALSF2 |
| CL lights | Yes | Yes |
| TDZ lights | Yes | Yes |
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- TAIL HGT 65 FT OR GTR 24 HR PPR.
- ANG: FAA GP 6 ACFT 24 HR PPR.
- MILITARY: CTN: BASH INFO - PHASE I: 1 NOV - 28 FEB AND 1 MAY - 31 AUG; PHASE II: 1 SEPT - 31 OCT AND 1 MAR - 30 APR.
- CTN: CONST IN PROG; FQT RWY & TWY CLOSURES PSBL.
- ANG/123TAC RECON.
- LINE UP & WAIT WAIVER IN EFCT SS-SR AT INT OF RWY 17R AT TWY B8 OR AT TWY A8 & INT OF RWY 35L AT TWY A OR AT TWY B.
- ANG: DUTY HR 1200-2000Z/DT 1300-2100Z MON-THU; 1200-1800Z/DT 1300-1900Z FRI. APVL AUTH 123 AW/OGC; BASE OPS D741-4581/4584/ C502-413-4581/4584. ENG START & TAXI CLNC - DERBY OPS.
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.