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Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is an international airport serving Louisville (Kentucky), United States. Its IATA code is SDF and its ICAO code is KSDF. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,623 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- SDF
- ICAO code
- KSDF
- City
- Louisville
- Region / province
- Kentucky
- Country / territory
- United States
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 38.1706° N, 85.7351° W
- Elevation
- 153 m (501 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Kentucky/Louisville (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,623 m (11,887 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17R/35L | 3,623 m11,887 ft | Concrete |
| 17L/35R | 2,615 m8,578 ft | Concrete |
| 11/29 | 2,210 m7,251 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
13,814 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,302 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,417 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 123.675 MHz |
| ATIS | 118.725 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 126.100 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 123.675 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 26.810 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 124.200 MHz |
| UNICOM UNIC | 122.950 MHz |
Air freight to and from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Louisville through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United States
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | CVG | 135 km |
| Indianapolis International Airport | IND | 179 km |
| James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | DAY | 233 km |
| Nashville International Airport | BNA | 242 km |
| Rickenbacker International Airport | LCK | 304 km |
| McGhee Tyson Airport | TYS | 305 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
The IATA code of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is SDF and its ICAO code is KSDF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport located?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, at coordinates 38.1706° N, 85.7351° W and an elevation of 153 m (501 ft).
How far is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,417 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,302 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,814 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 18 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
The longest runway at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is 3,623 m (11,887 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.