KSDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Louisville, Kentucky, at 501 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 17R/35L (11,887 ft), 17L/35R (8,578 ft), 11/29 (7,251 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KSDF · FAA SDF · IATA SDF |
|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY · 38.1706, -85.7351 |
| Elevation | 501 ft MSL (153 m) |
| Tower | 124.2 MHz |
| ATIS | 118.725 MHz |
| FAA charts | 47 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KSDF METAR and TAF
METAR KSDF 010456Z 36004KT 10SM OVC100 16/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP261 T01560100 402110122| Wind | From 360° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 10,000 ft · ceiling 10,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 16°C (61°F) / 10°C (50°F) · spread 6°C |
| Altimeter | 30.31 inHg (1026 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP261: sea-level pressure 1026.1 hPa · T01560100: temperature 15.6°C, dew point 10.0°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (360° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 17R: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 35L: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 17L: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 35R: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 11: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 29: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:31Z · valid 1st 00Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KSDF 312331Z 0100/0206 12004KT P6SM OVC150 FM011400 15004KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 0114/0117 P6SM -RA OVC100 FM011700 16007KT P6SM -RA OVC100 FM012100 15007KT P6SM -RA OVC050- Initially · 1st 00Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 120° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 15,000 ft
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind 150° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 10,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 14Z – 1st 17Z: visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain · overcast 10,000 ft
- From · 1st 17:00Z: wind 160° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain · overcast 10,000 ft
- From · 1st 21:00Z: wind 150° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain · overcast 5,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17R / 35L | 11,887 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 17L / 35R | 8,578 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 11 / 29 | 7,251 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | 123.675 | |
| ATIS | 118.725 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 126.1 |
| Departure | 123.675 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Tower | 124.2 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KSDF before you fly.
FAA charts for KSDF — d-TPP 2611
47 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 19
- ILS OR LOC RWY 17L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 17R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 35L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 35R
- ILS RWY 35L (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 35R (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 35L (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 35R (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 29
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 35L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 35R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 29
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35R
- LOC RWY 29
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 14
Arrivals (STAR) 10
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KSDF on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.