Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

KSDF / SDF

Louisville, US

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:56Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
0kt
0°
10 SM
Visibility
6,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.02
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

KSDF 141556Z 00000KT 10SM BKN065 BKN080 25/19 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02500194

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 501ft
BKN 6,500ft AGL
BKN 8,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,001ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,501ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.02 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.53 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (501 ft)
Pressure Alt
401 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,721 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
KSDF 141328Z 1413/1518 12005KT P6SM VCTS BKN040CB TEMPO 1413/1414 2SM -TSRA BR FM141430 16005KT P6SM BKN060 FM142100 11006KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000ft
21:00Z FM142100
+5h
VFR 110° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
SDF
11
29
17L
35R
17R
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 7,250 ft 150 ft CON 111°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
111° angle
17L/35R 8,579 ft 150 ft CON 165°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
165° angle
17R/35L 10,850 ft 150 ft CON 165°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
165° 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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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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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.

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