Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is a large airport serving Louisville, United States. Its IATA code is SDF and its ICAO code is KSDF. The airport lies at an elevation of 501 ft (153 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 17R/35L, 11,887 ft (3,623 m) long. Local time follows the America/Kentucky/Louisville time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SDF
- ICAO code
- KSDF
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 501 ft (153 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.1706, -85.7351
- Time zone
- America/Kentucky/Louisville
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,251 ft · 2,210 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 8,578 ft · 2,615 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 11,887 ft · 3,623 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LEX Blue Grass Airport | Lexington, United States | 100 km · 62 mi |
| OWB Owensboro Daviess County Airport | Owensboro, United States | 134 km · 83 mi |
| CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | Cincinnati / Covington, United States | 135 km · 84 mi |
| LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field | Cincinnati, United States | 154 km · 96 mi |
| EVV Evansville Regional Airport | Evansville, United States | 158 km · 98 mi |
| IND Indianapolis International Airport | Indianapolis, United States | 179 km · 111 mi |
| DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | Dayton, United States | 233 km · 145 mi |
| BNA Nashville International Airport | Nashville, United States | 242 km · 150 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SDF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 518 | 322 | 280 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,062 | 660 | 574 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,449 | 1,522 | 1,322 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,959 | 1,839 | 1,598 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,495 | 4,036 | 3,507 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,804 | 4,228 | 3,674 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,135 | 4,433 | 3,852 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,981 | 4,959 | 4,309 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,965 | 5,570 | 4,841 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,574 | 6,571 | 5,710 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,022 | 6,849 | 5,951 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,881 | 7,382 | 6,415 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,384 | 7,695 | 6,687 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,788 | 8,567 | 7,445 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,958 | 9,294 | 8,077 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,509 | 9,637 | 8,374 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 123.675 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.725 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 126.100 |
| DEP | DEP | 123.675 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 26.810 |
| TWR | TWR | 124.200 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
The IATA code of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is SDF and its ICAO code is KSDF.
Where is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport located?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, at 38.1706, -85.7351.
What time zone is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Kentucky/Louisville. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17R/35L, 11,887 ft (3,623 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), about 100 km (62 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.