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 from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,900 ft, overcast at 20,000 ft, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 20,000 ft.
METAR KSDF 290256Z 33007KT 10SM SCT039 OVC200 27/22 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02670217 53017 $
What changed at KSDF?
Since the 0156Z (9:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 20,000 ft.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.78 → 29.81 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KSDF
KSDF is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 20,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 501 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
SDF ATIS INFO J 0256Z. 33007KT 10SM SCT039 OVC200 27/22 A2981 (TWO NINER EIGHT ONE). VISUAL APCH RWY 35L AND 35R. SIMUL APCHS IN USE. NSE SENSI RWY 35L DEP AVBL ONLY FOR OPR NCT. SIMUL DEPARTURES IN USE. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. TWY B5 CLSD, TWY H CLSD BTN TWY, N AND TWY G, TWY F CLSD BTN TWY, A AND TWY C, TWY D CLSD BTN TWY, D6 AND TWY L, TWY B CLSD BTN RWY, 29 AND TWY B6, TWY B5 CLSD BTN RWY, 35L AND TWY C, TWY K NONMOVEMENT AREA. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO J.
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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35LFAV | 11,887 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 35R | 8,578 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 29 | 7,251 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 11 | 7,251 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 17L | 8,578 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 17R | 11,887 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→7 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → 20,000 ft.
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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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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EVV UA /OV EVV/TM 2329/FL000/TP SR20/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURD EVV RY36
EVV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EVVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2329Reported at 23:29 UTC.FL000Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP SR20Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH DURD EVV RY36Remarks.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG360008/TM 2254/FLDURC/TP CRJ9/SK B042 BKN T051
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVG360008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2254Reported at 22:54 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK B042 BKN T051Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SDF UA /OV JVY/TM 2159/FL170/TP CRJ7/TB NEG 230-170
SDF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JVYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2159Reported at 21:59 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG 230-170Turbulence: none reported 23,000–17,000 ft.Show raw report
LEX UA /OV LEX/TM 2158/FL150/TP E170/TB OCNL LGT CHOP BLO 150
LEX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEXLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2158Reported at 21:58 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOP BLO 150Turbulence: occasional light chop blo 150.⚠️ 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 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 31%
- 17L/17R
- 26%
- 35L/35R
- 22%
- 11
- 21%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2332Z (7:32 PM EDT)
TAF KSDF 282332Z 2900/3006 36009KT P6SM SCT250 FM290400 36006KT P6SM FEW250 FM291500 01005KT P6SM FEW250 FM291800 36009KT P6SM SCT250
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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
- 21h 3m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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
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 2608 · 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)
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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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