Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, KY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Louisville, KY at 501 ft. KSDF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (11, 17L, 17R, 29), longest 11,887 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSDF in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSDF 130456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02390211 403110233
What changed at KSDF?
Since the 0356Z (11:56 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0356Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSDF
KSDF is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 501 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
SDF ATIS INFO G 0456Z. 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2996 (TWO NINER NINER SIX) RMK AO2 SLP139 T02390211 403110233. VISUAL APCH RWY 17R. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. RWY 17L, 35R CLSD, RWY 29, 11 CLSD. TWY K CLSD, TWY F CLSD BTN TWY, A AND TWY C, TWY N CLSD BTN TWY, L AND TWY K, TWY F CLSD BTN RWY, 35L AND TWY A, TWY B CLSD BTN RWY, 29 AND TWY B6, TWY B5 CLSD BTN RWY, 35L AND TWY C, TWY KILO NON MOVEMENT AREA. NUMEROUS TWY CLOSURES CHECK NOTAMS. ILS RWY 35R OTS, GS RWY 17L OTS, RWY 17L ALS OTS, TDWR OTS. WARNING, RUNWAY 17L/35R HAS BEEN SHORTENED, DECLARED DISTANCES RUNWAY 17L TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE 6500 FEET TAKEOFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE 6950 FEET ACCELERATE STOP DISTANCE AVAILABLE 6500 FEET LANDING DISTANCE AVAILABLE 6900 FEET. RUNWAY 35R TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE 6950 FEET TAKEOFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE 7950 FEET ACCELERATE STOP DISTANCE AVAILABLE 6950 FEET LANDING DISTANCE AVAILABLE 6500 FEET. HAZD WX INFO FOR KY AND IN AVBL FMR FSS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO G.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KSDF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7,251 ft | CON | - | - |
| 17L | 8,578 ft | CON | - | - |
| 17R | 11,887 ft | CON | - | - |
| 29 | 7,251 ft | CON | - | - |
| 35L | 11,887 ft | CON | - | - |
| 35R | 8,578 ft | CON | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling 7,000 ft → unlimited.
KSDF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, KY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KSDF is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSDF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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IMS UA /OV GVR/TM 0518/FL360/TP A321/TB CONS MOD
IMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GVRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0518Reported at 05:18 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.Show raw report
SDF UA /OV IIU/TM 0450/FL310/TP B77W/TB CONS LGT-MOD
SDF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IIULocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0450Reported at 04:50 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP B77WAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MODTurbulence: continuous light to moderate.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG/TM 0423/FL450/TP CL30/TB LGT CHOP
CVG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0423Reported at 04:23 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
IND UA /OV FLM/TM 0144/FL260/TP CRJ9/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0144Reported at 01:44 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV FLM/TM 0102/FL360/TP B738/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSDF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSDF reported mostly VFR across 34 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 35%
- 17L/17R
- 28%
- 35L/35R
- 25%
- 11
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0525Z (1:25 AM EDT)
TAF KSDF 130525Z 1306/1412 18003KT P6SM SKC FM131700 26008KT P6SM SKC FM132100 29011KT P6SM SCT050 FM140000 34008KT P6SM SCT040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KSDF
- IATA
- SDF
- FAA LID
- SDF
- City
- Louisville
- State
- Kentucky
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 501 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.1706, -85.7351
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 11,887 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.725 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Kentucky/Louisville
- Next sunset
- 18h 5m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Louisville RC Club - McNeely Lake Park , Louisville, KY · 8 mi
- Louisville Area Soaring Society - Charlie Vettner Park , Louisville, KY · 9 mi
- Bill Fluke Airfield, River City Radio Controllers , Louisville, KY · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KSDF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSDF reported VFR conditions during about 80.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 266 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 11.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.8 | 25.7 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 70.7 | 20.7 | 6.8 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 79.5 | 16.0 | 3.9 | 0.7 |
| Apr | 86.3 | 11.0 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| May | 85.8 | 11.0 | 2.8 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 90.9 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 89.0 | 8.9 | 1.9 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 91.2 | 7.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 87.6 | 9.1 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 85.3 | 10.7 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 79.3 | 16.2 | 3.7 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 65.6 | 26.4 | 6.4 | 1.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 5.5 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 7.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSDF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, KY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSDF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSDF?+
KSDF has 6 runways: 11, 17L, 17R, 29, 35L, 35R; the longest is 11,887 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSDF report its own weather?+
Yes. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSDF have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSDF broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KSDF publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KSDF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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