Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF): Codes, Runways & Location
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (IATA: SDF · ICAO: KSDF) is a large airport serving Louisville, United States. It lies at 38.1706° N, 85.7351° W, 501 ft (153 m) above sea level.
Overview of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Louisville in United States. It is identified by the IATA code SDF and the ICAO code KSDF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3623 m (11887 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 501 ft (153 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bowman Field (LOU) about 9 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,623 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Where is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport located?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is located in Louisville, United States. Its coordinates are 38.1706° N, 85.7351° W.
What is the airport code for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has an IATA code of SDF and an ICAO code of KSDF.
How long is the runway at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport's longest runway is about 3623 m (11887 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport have?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport a major airport?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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