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Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

KSDF / SDF

Louisville, US

Last Updated

Jan 17, 11:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

11:56Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

0°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -3°C

10kt

260°

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

29.97

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSDF 171156Z 26010KT 10SM FEW028 00/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP153 70007 T00001028 10022 20000 53028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 501ft

FEW 2,800ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

2,800ft

AGL (Above Ground)

3,301ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.97 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.48 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (501 ft)

Pressure Alt

451 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -1,229 ft

ISA Deviation: -14.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KSDF 171139Z 1712/1818 27013G22KT P6SM SCT025 BKN070 FM171300 27011KT P6SM SCT050 FM171900 26012G19KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 1721/1801 3SM -SHSN BKN025 FM180100 28011KT P6SM BKN050

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

12:14Z BASE

+0h

VFR 270° 13kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 7,000ft

13:00Z FM171300

+1h

VFR 270° 11kt

Visibility: >6SM

19:00Z FM171900

+7h

VFR 260° 12kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 4,000ft

21:00Z PROB30

+9h

MVFR

Visibility: 3SM

Ceiling: 2,500ft

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24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

SDF

29 ✈️

17L

35R

17R

35L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 11/29 Active: 29	7,250 ft	150 ft	CON	111°	↑ 8.7kt • ↔ 5.0kt 30° angle
17L/35R	8,579 ft	150 ft	CON	165°	↓ 0.9kt • ↔ 10.0kt 95° angle
17R/35L	10,850 ft	150 ft	CON	165°	↓ 0.9kt • ↔ 10.0kt 95° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSDF

IATA Code: SDF

Type: large airport

Status: active

Elevation: 501 ft MSL

Location

City: Louisville

Country: US

Latitude: 38.174400°

Longitude: -85.736000°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 11/29

Length: 7,250 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: CON

ILS: No

Runway 17L/35R

Length: 8,579 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: CON

ILS: No

Runway 17R/35L

Length: 10,850 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: CON

ILS: No

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About Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF/SDF) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Louisville, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 501 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (11/29, 17L/35R, 17R/35L) with CON surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.