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Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport (KSDF / SDF)

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KSDF airport at a glance

ICAO code: KSDF
IATA code: SDF
City: Louisville
Region: Kentucky
Country: United States
Elevation: 501 ft (153 m)
Time zone: America/Kentucky/Louisville (UTC-5)
Coordinates: 38.1744° N, 85.7360° W
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Weather & airport info KSDF

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 01:56 UTC

Wind: Calm
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: few clouds at 9,500 ft
Temperature: 16 °C (dew point 15 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,021 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR KSDF 030156Z 00000KT 10SM FEW095 16/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP209 T01560150

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 01:00–06:00 UTCfrom
5 kt (9 km/h) from south-southeast (150°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 5,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft
03 Nov, 06:00–15:00 UTCfrom
7 kt (13 km/h) from south-southeast (150°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 6,000 ft
03 Nov, 15:00–21:00 UTCfrom
13 kt (24 km/h) from south (170°), gusts up to 20 kt · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 6,000 ft
03 Nov, 21:00–06:00 UTCfrom
12 kt (22 km/h) from south (170°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 5,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF KSDF 022335Z 0300/0406 10005KT P6SM BKN050 FM030100 15005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM030600 15007KT P6SM SCT060 WS015/19038KT FM031500 17013G20KT P6SM SCT060 FM032100 17012KT P6SM BKN050

Airport

Elevation: 501 ft (153 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:10 / 17:42 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
17R/35L	3,623 m (11,887 ft)	concrete	yes
17L/35R	2,615 m (8,578 ft)	concrete	yes
11/29	2,210 m (7,251 ft)	concrete	yes

Radio frequencies

Approach: 123.675
ATIS: 118.725
Clearance: 126.1
Ground: 121.7
Tower: 124.2
UNICOM: 122.95

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KSDF

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: TWY B6*, TWY B*, TWY F*, TWY K, TWY D* (* partly closed)

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)

Airport diagram (1)

AIRPORT DIAGRAM

Instrument approaches (19)

Departure procedures (14)

Minimums (2)

Hot spots (1)

HOT SPOT

Other (10)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KSDF(31)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceApproach lighting: unserviceableA4366/26· from 03 Nov, 11:30 UTC · until 03 Nov, 21:30 UTC
The approach lighting system (ALS) for runway 35R is out of service.
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RWY 35R ALS U/S
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A4366/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QLAAS////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2611031130
C) 2611032130
E) RWY 35R ALS U/S
```
Out of serviceObstacle11/001· until 17 Dec, 06:00 UTC
A power line near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is out of service. Its top is 590 feet above sea level, 130 feet above ground.
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OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN UNKNOWN) 380829N0854257W (2.2NM SSE SDF) 590FT (130FT AGL) U/S
ClosedTaxiway: closedA4407/26· until 23 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway B6 between runway 17R/35L and taxiway C at Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport is closed.
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TWY B6 BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY C CLSD
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A4407/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXLC////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291956
C) 2611232000
E) TWY B6 BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY C CLSD
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ClosedTaxiway: closedA4406/26· until 23 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway B between runway 11/29 and taxiway B5 at Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport is closed.
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TWY B BTN RWY 11/29 AND TWY B5 CLSD
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A4406/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXLC////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291955
C) 2611232000
E) TWY B BTN RWY 11/29 AND TWY B5 CLSD
```
ClosedTaxiway: closedA4403/26· until 23 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway F between runway 17R/35L and taxiway C at Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport is closed.
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TWY F BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY C CLSD
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A4403/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXLC////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291954
C) 2611232000
E) TWY F BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY C CLSD
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ClosedTaxiway: closedA4399/26· until 23 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway N between taxiway K and taxiway L at Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport is closed.
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TWY N BTN TWY K AND TWY L CLSD
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A4399/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXLC////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291949
C) 2611232000
E) TWY N BTN TWY K AND TWY L CLSD
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ClosedTaxiway: closedA4397/26· until 23 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway K is closed. Aircraft cannot use this area of the airport.
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TWY K CLSD
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A4397/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXLC////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291948
C) 2611232000
E) TWY K CLSD
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ClosedApron: closedA4396/26· until 23 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Apron taxi line K is closed. Aircraft cannot use this area of the airport.
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APRON TXL K CLSD
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A4396/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMNLC////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291947
C) 2611232000
E) APRON TXL K CLSD
```

23 more NOTAMs

ClosedTaxiway: closedA4389/26· until 16 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway F between runway 17R/35L and taxiway A is closed. Aircraft cannot use this area of the airport.
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TWY F BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY A CLSD
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A4389/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXLC////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291942
C) 2611162000
E) TWY F BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY A CLSD
```
ClosedTaxiway: closed10/354· until 23 Nov, 17:00 UTC
Taxiway D is closed between the approach end of runway 17L and taxiway D7.
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TWY D BTN APCH END RWY 17L AND TWY D7 CLSD
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A4355/26 NOTAMN Q) KZID/QMXLC////000/999/3810N08544W005 A) KSDF B) 2610271509 C) 2611231700 E) TWY D BTN APCH END RWY 17L AND TWY D7 CLSD
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ClosedTaxiway: closedA4355/26· until 23 Nov, 17:00 UTC
Taxiway D is closed between the approach end of runway 17L and taxiway D7.
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TWY D BTN APCH END RWY 17L AND TWY D7 CLSD
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A4355/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXLC////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610271509
C) 2611231700
E) TWY D BTN APCH END RWY 17L AND TWY D7 CLSD
```
Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA4331/26· until 11 Dec, 03:54 UTC
A tower 8.4 nautical miles west of the airport is out of service. Its top is 1349 feet above sea level, 378 feet above ground.
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TOWER LGT (ASR 1030368) 381025.00N0855450.00W (8.4NM W SDF) 1349FT (378FT AGL) U/S
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A4331/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/999/3810N08554W001
A) KSDF
B) 2610262154
C) 2612110354
E) TOWER LGT (ASR 1030368) 381025.00N0855450.00W (8.4NM W SDF) 1349FT (378FT AGL) U/S
```
Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA4293/26· until 09 Dec, 13:32 UTC
The lighting on a tower near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is out of service. The obstacle's top is 1170 feet above sea level, 320 feet above ground.
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TOWER LGT (ASR 1042267) 380447.00N0854734.00W (6.3NM SW SDF) 1170FT (320FT AGL) U/S
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A4293/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/999/3804N08547W001
A) KSDF
B) 2610251332
C) 2612091332
E) TOWER LGT (ASR 1042267) 380447.00N0854734.00W (6.3NM SW SDF) 1170FT (320FT AGL) U/S
```
Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/171· until 12 Jan, 17:01 UTC
The lighting of a tower obstacle 4.1 nautical miles southeast of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is out of service. The top of the tower is 1066.9 feet above sea level and 212.9 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1065875) 380627.90N0854245.60W (4.1NM SSE SDF) 1066.9FT (212.9FT AGL) U/S
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10/171 NOTAMN 
Q) KZID/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/011/3810N08544W005 
A) KSDF 
B) 2610141601 
C) 2701121701 
E) TOWER LGT (ASR 1065875) 380627.90N0854245.60W (4.1NM SSE SDF) 1066.9FT (212.9FT AGL) U/S 
```
Out of serviceObstacle10/167· until 12 Jan, 09:54 UTC
A tower located 17.4 nautical miles west-northwest of the airport has a light that is out of service. Its top is 1078.7 feet above sea level, 424.9 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1203623) 381441.00N0860543.60W (17.4NM WNW SDF) 1078.7FT (424.9FT AGL) U/S
Out of serviceObstacle09/279· until 10 Nov, 06:11 UTC
A tower light near the airport is out of service. The tower is 616 ft above sea level, 155 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2017-ASO-18029-OE) 380805N0854348W (2.4NM S SDF) 616FT (155FT AGL) U/S
NoticeLocator, outerA4386/26· from 05 Nov, 05:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 10:00 UTC
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) for runway 29, specifically the LAANG LOM outer marker, is not monitored. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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SDF NAV ILS RWY 29 LAANG LOM NOT MNT
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A4386/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QIXXX////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2611050500
C) 2611051000
E) SDF NAV ILS RWY 29 LAANG LOM NOT MNT
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Out of serviceILS category II: not availableA4367/26· from 03 Nov, 11:30 UTC · until 03 Nov, 21:30 UTC
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) for runway 35R is not available for Category II. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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SDF NAV ILS RWY 35R CAT II NA
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A4367/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QITAU////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2611031130
C) 2611032130
E) SDF NAV ILS RWY 35R CAT II NA
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NoticeObstacle: erectedA4417/26· until 08 Nov, 00:01 UTC
An obstacle, a crane, is located 1.7 nautical miles southeast of Louisville Muhammad Ali International airport. Its top is 612 ft above sea level, 154 ft above ground, flagged and lighted.
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OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 380917N0854354W (1.7NM SE SDF) 612FT (154FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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A4417/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2611021200
C) 2611080001
D) DLY 1200-0001
E) OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 380917N0854354W (1.7NM SE SDF) 612FT (154FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Hours: DLY 1200-0001
NoticeObstacle: erected10/330· until 04 Nov, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle, a crane, is located near the airport. Its top is 610 feet above sea level, 154 feet above ground, and it is flagged and lighted.
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OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 380915N0854353W (1.5NM SSW SDF) 610FT (154FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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A4318/26 NOTAMN Q) KZID/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/3810N08544W005 A) KSDF B) 2611011200 C) 2611042359 D) DLY 1200-2359 E) OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 380915N0854353W (1.5NM SSW SDF) 610FT (154FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Hours: DLY 1200-2359
NoticeObstacle: erectedA4318/26· until 04 Nov, 23:59 UTC
A crane 1.5 nautical miles south-southwest of the airport is an obstacle. Its top is 610 feet above sea level, 154 feet above ground, and it is flagged and lighted.
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OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 380915N0854353W (1.5NM SSW SDF) 610FT (154FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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A4318/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2611011200
C) 2611042359
D) DLY 1200-2359
E) OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 380915N0854353W (1.5NM SSW SDF) 610FT (154FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Hours: DLY 1200-2359
NoticeTaxiway10/414· until 07 Nov, 03:00 UTC
The taxiway D3 centerline markings between taxiway D and UPS 6 Ramp are not standard. This may affect orientation during taxiing.
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TWY D3 CL MARKINGS BTN TWY D AND UPS 6 RAMP NOT STD
NoticeRunway10/413· until 07 Nov, 03:00 UTC
The runway exit sign for runway 29 at taxiway F3 on the left side is not standard.
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RWY 29 RWY EXIT SIGN AT TWY F3 LEFT SIDE NOT STD
NoticeTaxiway10/412· until 07 Nov, 03:00 UTC
Taxiway D center line markings between runway 11/29 and taxiway F are not standard.
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TWY D CL MARKINGS BTN RWY 11/29 AND TWY F NOT STD
NoticeTaxiway10/411· until 07 Nov, 03:00 UTC
Taxiway F center line markings between UPS 1 ramp and runway 17L/35R are not standard.
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TWY F CL MARKINGS BTN UPS 1 RAMP AND RWY 17L/35R NOT STD
NoticeRunwayA4430/26· until 07 Nov, 03:00 UTC
Runway 17L/35R center line markings are not standard.
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RWY 17L/35R CL MARKINGS NOT STD
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A4430/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMRXX////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610302254
C) 2611070300
E) RWY 17L/35R CL MARKINGS NOT STD
```
NoticeTaxiwayA4401/26· until 23 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway F between taxiway B and the UPS 1 ramp is a non-movement area at Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport.
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TWY F BTN TWY B AND UPS 1 RAMP NONMOVEMENT AREA
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A4401/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXXX////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291950
C) 2611232000
E) TWY F BTN TWY B AND UPS 1 RAMP NONMOVEMENT AREA
```
NoticeTaxiwayA4393/26· until 16 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway A between taxiway A6 and taxiway F is a non-movement area. Aircraft are not permitted to move there without clearance.
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TWY A BTN TWY A6 AND TWY F NONMOVEMENT AREA
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A4393/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXXX////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291945
C) 2611162000
E) TWY A BTN TWY A6 AND TWY F NONMOVEMENT AREA
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NoticeTaxiwayA4391/26· until 16 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway A6 is a non-movement area. Aircraft are not permitted to move there without clearance.
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TWY A6 NONMOVEMENT AREA
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A4391/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZID/QMXXX////000/999/3810N08544W005
A) KSDF
B) 2610291944
C) 2611162000
E) TWY A6 NONMOVEMENT AREA
```
Out of serviceOther5704/26· until 24 Dec, 16:00 UTC
The instrument approach RNAV (GPS) M for runway 17L at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is not available.
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IAP LOUISVILLE MUHAMMAD ALI INTL, LOUISVILLE, KY. RNAV (GPS) M RWY 17L, ORIG... PROCEDURE NA.
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A3965/26 NOTAMN Q) KZID/QXXXX////000/999/3810N08544W005 A) KSDF B) 2609281600 C) 2612241600 E) SPECIAL IAP LOUISVILLE MUHAMMAD ALI INTL, LOUISVILLE, KY. RNAV (GPS) M RWY 17L, ORIG... PROCEDURE NA.
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Out of serviceOtherA3965/26· until 24 Dec, 16:00 UTC
The special instrument approach RNAV (GPS) M for runway 17L at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is not available.
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SPECIAL IAP LOUISVILLE MUHAMMAD ALI INTL, LOUISVILLE, KY. RNAV (GPS) M RWY 17L, ORIG... PROCEDURE NA.
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A3965/26 NOTAMN Q) KZID/QXXXX////000/999/3810N08544W005 A) KSDF B) 2609281600 C) 2612241600 E) SPECIAL IAP LOUISVILLE MUHAMMAD ALI INTL, LOUISVILLE, KY. RNAV (GPS) M RWY 17L, ORIG... PROCEDURE NA.
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For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 484
Departures: 379
Different jets: 364

Most frequent origins: Teterboro Airport (17), Barkley Regional Airport (12), Nashville International Airport (12), Ohio State University Airport (11), DeKalb Peachtree Airport (9).

Most frequent destinations: Ohio State University Airport (22), Teterboro Airport (15), Nashville International Airport (10), Chicago Midway International Airport (10), Chicago Executive Airport (9).

Most common aircraft types: Embraer Phenom 300 (118), Cessna Citation Latitude (88), Pilatus PC-12 (66), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (62), Dassault Falcon 2000 (60).

Sunday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Charter operators based here

Operators with a base at this airport.

FliteAccessJeffersonville (Clark Regional) (KJVY) · Light jet, Super midsize jet
Privateflite AviationJeffersonville (Clark Regional) (KJVY) · Turboprop, Light jet, Midsize jet
Reynolds JetCincinnati (Lunken Field) (KLUK) · Light jet, Midsize jet, Super midsize jet

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About the airport

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KSDF airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Louisville airport (KSDF) today?

There are currently 28 valid NOTAMs for Louisville (KSDF). Affected: Taxiway: closed; Apron: closed; Obstacle: out of service; Obstacle lights: unserviceable and 1 more. 3 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Louisville airport (KSDF)?

According to the latest weather report for KSDF (METAR, 03 Nov, 01:56 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind Calm, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 16 °C (dew point 15 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Louisville airport (KSDF)?

Louisville (KSDF) has 3 runways: runway 17R/35L with 3,623 m (11,887 ft), concrete, runway 17L/35R with 2,615 m (8,578 ft), concrete and runway 11/29 with 2,210 m (7,251 ft), concrete. The longest is 3,623 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Louisville airport (KSDF)?

Frequencies at KSDF: Tower 124.2 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 118.725 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?

The ICAO code is KSDF and the IATA code is SDF. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KSDF airport?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport sits at 501 ft (153 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Kentucky/Louisville.

Can I fly to KSDF by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to KSDF?

There are currently 14 empty legs departing from and 36 arriving at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.