Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Louisville, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KSDF

IATA

SDF

City

Louisville

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

501 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

38.1744, -85.7360

Overview

UPS Worldport global hub. One of the largest cargo sorting facilities in the world.

Current Weather at KSDF

Pilots flying into or out of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KSDF 210056Z 01007KT 6SM -RA BR BKN007 BKN050 OVC080 18/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP184 P0008 T01780172

Wind 010° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 01

Current TAF

TAF KSDF 202327Z 2100/2206 01008KT 6SM -SHRA OVC007 FM210300 02008KT 6SM -SHRA SCT005 OVC007 FM210600 03006KT 4SM BR OVC007 PROB30 2106/2110 -SHRA FM211500 04008KT 6SM BR OVC012 FM212100 05008KT P6SM BKN035

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KSDF. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KSDF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Louisville. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSDF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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