FAA Information Effective: May 15, 2025
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(KSDF) Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
1 rating | 1 review
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
501 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Asde-X In Use. Operate Transponders With Altitude Reporting Mode And Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled On All Airport Surfaces.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
C
Fees:
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:21 am - 9:04 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:35 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:50 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$7.25
100LL (full)
$7.16
Jet-A (full)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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Services Offered:
Car Rental
$7.25 | 100LL | full
$7.16 | Jet-A | full
Location:
On field: NE
Phone:
(502) 368-1515
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 129.9
Fees:
Parking, Other
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Runway 17R/35L
Dimensions:
11,887 × 150 ft
(3,623 × 46 m)
(3,623 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 75,000 lbs
Double wheel: 207,000 lbs
Double tandem: 360,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 850,000 lbs
Double wheel: 207,000 lbs
Double tandem: 360,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 850,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 770/R/A/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 17R | 35L |
| Elevation: | 489.3 ft | 461.3 ft |
| Heading: | 170° magnetic 165° true | 350° magnetic 345° true |
| Gradient: | 0.24% down | 0.24% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 846 ft | 1,040 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Std Dep Points At Twy B & Twy A8. Reqs Use of Rwy 17R Extn. Tkof At Twy B Asda/Tora/Toda 10245 Ft. FAA | Std Dep Points At Twy A & Twy B; Reqs Use of Rwy 35L Extn; Tkof At Twy A & Twy B Asda/Tora/Toda 10250 Ft. FAA |
Runway 17L/35R
Dimensions:
8,578 × 150 ft
(2,615 × 46 m)
(2,615 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 75,000 lbs
Double wheel: 207,000 lbs
Double tandem: 360,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 850,000 lbs
Double wheel: 207,000 lbs
Double tandem: 360,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 850,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 970/R/B/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 17L | 35R |
| Elevation: | 500.8 ft | 471.3 ft |
| Heading: | 170° magnetic 165° true | 350° magnetic 345° true |
| Gradient: | 0.34% down | 0.34% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 328 ft | 449 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Twy E Intxn Dep 7700 Ft Avbl. FAA | Twy E2 Intxn Dep 6300 Ft Avbl. FAA |
Runway 11/29
Dimensions:
7,251 × 150 ft
(2,210 × 46 m)
(2,210 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 75,000 lbs
Double wheel: 170,000 lbs
Double tandem: 360,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 850,000 lbs
Double wheel: 170,000 lbs
Double tandem: 360,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 850,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, wire comb or wire tine, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 720/R/B/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 11 | 29 |
| Elevation: | 476.5 ft | 480 ft |
| Heading: | 116° magnetic 111° true | 296° magnetic 291° true |
| Gradient: | 0.05% up | 0.05% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | Localizer |
| Obstructions: | Building, 325 ft Right ft of center, 55 ft high, 1,375 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: SDF
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: SDF
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NOTAM count: 27 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/013 | 05/04/2025 0300 | 08/01/2025 0400 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1065875) 380627.90N0854245.60W (4.1NM SSE SDF) 1066.9FT (212.9FT AGL) U/S |
| 05/170 | 05/18/2025 0904 | 07/02/2025 0805 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASN UNKNOWN) 380840.20N0854245.72W (2.10NM SSE SDF) 580FT (120 AGL) U/S |
| 04/223 | 04/24/2025 0912 | 06/08/2025 0912 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1030368) 381025.00N0855450.00W (8.4NM W SDF) 1348.4FT (377.3FT AGL) U/S |
| 05/034 | 05/07/2025 1100 | 11/09/2025 2000 | TWY B4 BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY B CLSD |
| 05/033 | 05/07/2025 1100 | 11/09/2025 2000 | TWY B BTN TWY B4 AND TWY B5 CLSD |
| 04/065 | 04/06/2025 2355 | 07/05/2025 0400 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1057061) 380407.20N0853300.40W (10.8NM SE SDF) 924.2FT (305.1FT AGL) U/S |
| 05/269 | 05/31/2025 0000 | 06/07/2025 0200 | RWY 17R/35L CL MARKINGS OBSC |
| 04/222 | 04/23/2025 1926 | 06/21/2025 0200 | APRON NTL GUARD RAMP WIP CONST ADJ E SIDE HANGAR 1 LGTD AND BARRICADED |
Additional Remarks
Ang/123Tac Recon.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ang: Duty Hr 1200-2000Z/Dt 1300-2100Z Mon-Thu; 1200-1800Z/Dt 1300-1900Z Fri. Apvl Authority 123 Aw/Ogc; Base Operations D741-4581/4584/ C502-413-4581/4584. Eng Start & Taxi Clnc - Derby Ops.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ang: FAA Gp 6 Acft 24 Hr Ppr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Birds on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ctn: Const in Prog; Fqt Rwy & Twy Closures Psbl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Line Up & Wait Waiver in Efct Ss-Sr At Intxn of Rwy 17R At Twy B or At Twy A8 & Intxn of Rwy 35L At Twy A or At Twy B.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tail Hgt 65 Ft or Gtr 24 Hr Ppr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 38.17408, -85.73649
- 38° 10′ 26.7″ N, 85° 44′ 11.4″ W
- 38° 10.445′ N, 85° 44.190′ W
ARTCC:
Indianapolis (ZID)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: St Louis Sectional
FSS:
Louisville (LOU)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
05W (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | 134.15 | Louisville | |
| Approach/Departure IC | 132.075 | Louisville | |
| ASOS | (502) 676-6814 | Louisville | |
| CLASS C | 132.075 | EAST | Louisville |
| CLASS C | 123.675 | WEST | Louisville |
| Clearance Delivery | 126.1 | Louisville | |
| D-ATIS | 118.725 | Louisville | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Louisville | |
| Ground Control | 121.7 | Louisville | |
| Tower | 124.2 | Louisville | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | Louisville |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service
AM
Activities:
Airline Services
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Dan Mann
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 380-8200 (Office)
Owner
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 380-8200 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
1 rating | 1 review
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- 3/1/20Don't be put off by its size.Douglas C.This is a busy airport (mainly with UPS cargo planes), but the controllers are professional and you should not be intimidated by it's size. It was a very easy approach (controllers gladly gave us 35R) making for a short taxi into the FBO. The runwa…