# SDF — Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport > Machine-readable reference for SDF. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SDF.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T23:54:16.116+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport - IATA: SDF - ICAO: KSDF - City: Louisville - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Kentucky/Louisville - Distance from city: 10 km (6 mi) south of downtown Louisville - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 4.8M - Hub for: UPS Airlines - Official website: https://www.flylouisville.com ## Overview Welcome Louisville Muhammad Ali International might be compact, but it packs a punch with big-airport connectivity thanks to its status as one of the busiest UPS cargo hubs. This means faster routes from the curb to the gate without the chaos of larger airports, making it a hidden gem for convenience. The Main Terminal is filled with local touches like bourbon bars and Kentucky chain eateries, offering travelers a short yet authentic indulgence into Louisville's culture. Plus, its cutting-edge accessibility feature, the GoodMaps Explore app, provides guidance for visually impaired travelers, making SDF an empathetic airport where technology meets accessibility. At a glance Handling around 4.8 million passengers yearly, SDF is strategically located 10 km (6 mi) south of downtown Louisville. Apart from being a central hub for UPS Airlines, its three runways efficiently manage both cargo and passenger operations, ensuring smooth flights in and out of the city. You can expect a relatively serene travel experience here compared to behemoth hubs like ATL, with security lines rarely exceeding 15–20 minutes even during peak times. Terminals & layout SDF consists solely of a Main Terminal,… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/terminals/main ## Dining (39) - **Book and Bourbon Southern Kitchen** — Main Terminal · Southern · Full-service · $$$ · 6am - 10pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/book-and-bourbon-southern-kitchen - **Book & Bourbon Southern Kitchen** — Main Terminal · Full-service restaurant & bar · $$ · Daily: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/book-bourbon-southern-kitchen - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/burger-king - **Burger King®** — Main · Fast Food · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/burger-king-main - **Chili’s Bar and Grill** — Main Terminal · American · Casual chain · $$ · 5am - last scheduled departure URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/chili-s-bar-and-grill - **Chili’s Too** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/chili-s-too - **Chili’s Too®** — Main · Casual Dining · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/chili-s-too-main - **Coals Artisan Pizza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/coals-artisan-pizza - **Commonwealth Market** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go market · $$ · Daily: 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/commonwealth-market - **Einstein Bros. Bagels** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/einstein-bros-bagels - **Farmer’s Fridge** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go · Healthy · $$ · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/farmer-s-fridge - **Farmer’s Fridge (Baggage Claim Level)** — Main Terminal · Vending / fresh-food kiosk · $$ · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/farmer-s-fridge-baggage-claim-level - **Farmer’s Fridge (Concourse A)** — Main Terminal · Vending / fresh-food kiosk · $$ · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/farmer-s-fridge-concourse-a - **Farmer’s Fridge (Concourse B)** — Main Terminal · Vending / fresh-food kiosk · $$ · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/farmer-s-fridge-concourse-b - **Farmer’s Fridge (Rotunda)** — Main Terminal · Vending / fresh-food kiosk · $$ · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/farmer-s-fridge-rotunda - **Farmer’s Fridge (Ticketing Level)** — Main Terminal · Vending / fresh-food kiosk · $$ · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/farmer-s-fridge-ticketing-level - **Granville Inn Restaurant & Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/granville-inn-restaurant-bar - **KFC Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/kfc-express - **KFC Express®** — Main · Fast Food · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/kfc-express-main - **Nulu Pantry** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go market · $$ · Daily: 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/nulu-pantry - **Pizza Hut and WingStreet** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/pizza-hut-and-wingstreet - **Pizza Hut® and WingStreet®** — Main · Fast Food · Pizza · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/pizza-hut-and-wingstreet-main - **Quiznos** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/quiznos - **Quiznos®** — Main · Fast Food · Sandwiches · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/quiznos-main - **Smashburger** — Main Terminal · Fast food · $ · Daily: 5 a.m.-7 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/smashburger - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/starbucks - **Starbucks Evenings (Concourse A)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop & bar · $$ · Daily: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/starbucks-evenings-concourse-a - **Starbucks Evenings (Concourse B)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop & bar · $$ · Thursday to Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Closed Monday–Wednesday URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/starbucks-evenings-concourse-b - **Starbucks®** — Main · Coffee Shop · Café · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/starbucks-main - **Starbucks (Rotunda)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop · $$ · Daily: 3:30 a.m.-8 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/starbucks-rotunda - **Stars of Louisville Sports Pub** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/stars-of-louisville-sports-pub - **Stars of Louisville Sports Pub** — Main · Bar · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/stars-of-louisville-sports-pub-main - **The Bourbon Academy Tasting Room** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/the-bourbon-academy-tasting-room - **The Comfy Cow** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/the-comfy-cow - **The Local Seltzery** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/the-local-seltzery - **Travel Ease (Concourse A)** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go market · $$ · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/travel-ease-concourse-a - **Travel Ease (Concourse B)** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go market · $$ · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/travel-ease-concourse-b - **Woodford Reserve Bar & Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/woodford-reserve-bar-grill - **Woodford Reserve Bar & Grill** — Main · Bar & Grill · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/restaurants/woodford-reserve-bar-grill-main ## Lounges (2) - **USO Lounge** — Main Terminal · access: Military personnel, Eligible family members URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/lounges/uso-lounge - **USO Lounge Louisville** — Main Terminal · access: Active duty U.S. military, National Guard and Reserve, Military retirees and eligible family members with valid ID URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/lounges/uso-lounge-louisville ## Shops (24) - **Bluegrass Marketplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/bluegrass-marketplace - **Book & Bourbon Southern Kitchen (Merchandise corner)** — Main Terminal · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/book-bourbon-southern-kitchen-merchandise-corner - **Bookstore by the Concourse** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/bookstore-by-the-concourse - **Bourbon Academy Tasting Room (Retail bottles & merchandise)** — Main Terminal · Specialty spirits & gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/bourbon-academy-tasting-room-retail-bottles-merchandise - **Bourbon Country Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/bourbon-country-market - **CNBC News** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/cnbc-news - **Commonwealth Market (Retail component)** — Main Terminal · Souvenirs & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/commonwealth-market-retail-component - **Derby City Gifts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/derby-city-gifts - **Distillers Row Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/distillers-row-market - **Duty Free Americas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/duty-free-americas - **Electronics Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/electronics-express - **Farmer’s Fridge** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go / food retail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/farmer-s-fridge - **Hudson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/hudson - **Kentucky Bourbon Trail Travel Essentials** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/kentucky-bourbon-trail-travel-essentials - **Kentucky Proud Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/kentucky-proud-market - **News + Books** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/news-books - **Nulu Pantry (Retail component)** — Main Terminal · Souvenirs & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/nulu-pantry-retail-component - **The Kentucky Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/the-kentucky-shop - **TODAY store** — Main Terminal · Convenience / travel essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/today-store - **Travel Ease (Concourse A – Retail)** — Main Terminal · Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/travel-ease-concourse-a-retail - **Travel Ease (Concourse B – Retail)** — Main Terminal · Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/travel-ease-concourse-b-retail - **Travel + Leisure / Bookstore (Rotunda)** — Main Terminal · News & books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/travel-leisure-bookstore-rotunda - **Travel Mart** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/travel-mart - **Upside Travel Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/shops/upside-travel-store ## Parking (11) - **Cell Phone Lot** — Surface lot · Near terminal access roads URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/cell-phone-lot - **Cell Phone Waiting Area** — Free short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/cell-phone-waiting-area - **Economy Parking** — Surface lot · On airport property URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/economy-parking - **Express Shuttle Parking Lot** — Economy shuttle · $8/day, 4/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/express-shuttle-parking-lot - **Long-Term Parking** — Surface lot · On airport property URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/long-term-parking - **Parking Garage** — Short-term and long-term · $20/day, 4/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/parking-garage - **Premier East Lot** — Premium close-in · $14/day, 3/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/premier-east-lot - **Premier West Lot** — Premium close-in · $14/day, 5/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/premier-west-lot - **Short-Term Parking Garage** — Garage · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/short-term-parking-garage - **Surface Parking Lot** — Long-term surface · $12/day, 3/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/surface-parking-lot - **Valet Parking** — Curbside valet service · $35/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (12) - **Charter Bus Services** — Group coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/charter-bus-services - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Airport–hotel van · $0 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Hotel shuttle** — Shuttle · Varies by hotel · $0 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/hotel-shuttle - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/lyft - **Private Car and Limousine Services** — Pre-booked car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/private-car-and-limousine-services - **Rideshare pickup** — Rideshare · About 15-20 min to downtown Louisville · $20-40 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/rideshare-pickup - **TARC bus service** — Bus · Varies by route · $1.75 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/tarc-bus-service - **TARC Route 2 Second Street** — Local bus · $1.75 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/tarc-route-2-second-street - **TARC Route 93 UPS U of L Shuttle** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/tarc-route-93-ups-u-of-l-shuttle - **Taxi** — Taxi · About 15-20 min to downtown Louisville · $25-35 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/taxi - **Taxi Service** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/taxi-service - **Uber** — Rideshare · 5-10 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Arrive 60-75 minutes before your flight during off-peak hours as security lines are typically short. - _Time_: For quick connections, expect most layovers under 30 minutes due to the single concourse layout. - _Money_: Use the free Cell Phone Waiting Area instead of paid parking for short pickups near the arrivals terminal. - _Avoid_: The landside food options are limited; consider eating before heading to the airport if you're on an early or late flight. - _Quiet_: Stars of Louisville Sports Pub offers a less crowded alternative to national chains inside the terminal. - _Local_: Catch a flight at night from the north for spectacular views of the UPS Worldport lit up—it’s a sight to behold. - _Time_: For late-night car rentals, head straight to major companies downstairs, as smaller counters may close early. - _Insider_: Use the GoodMaps Explore app for detailed wayfinding from the curb right through to your gate. ## Travellers notes mentioning SDF - [From Worldport nights to traveler days at Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)](https://airport.flights/notes/sdf-from-ups-nights-to) — by Theresa Doan, 2026-07-04 How Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport balances UPS Worldport’s overnight freight machine with a calm, one-terminal passenger experience, plus what that means for your parking, food, and ride into town. - [How far your parking dollar really goes at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport](https://airport.flights/notes/sdf-parking) — by Imani Reeves, 2026-06-24 Compare real parking costs at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, from cheapest long-term options to closer daily choices. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SDF.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/sdf/departures — HTML page with live departures