Louisville airport (SDF)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), opened for commercial flights in 1947, is a vital dual-purpose facility. In addition to being Kentucky’s primary passenger airport, it is UPS’s global air hub (“Worldport”), making it one of the busiest cargo airports in the world. It serves the metropolitan area with a strong network of domestic flights.
Official Website: flylouisville.com
Information Phone: +1 502 368 6524
Terminal
The airport has a single passenger terminal, officially named the Jerry E. Abramson Terminal. Boarding is organized through two concourses: Concourse A and Concourse B. The terminal does not operate 24/7—it opens early in the morning and closes after the last departure.
Annual Passenger Traffic: 4.6 million passengers in 2024, setting an all-time record for the second consecutive year.
Information Desks
On the lower level (arrivals), in the baggage claim area, there is a Visitor Information desk. In addition, the airport has a team of volunteers who assist travelers throughout the terminal.
Location
The airport is located 8 km (5 miles) to the south of the city of Louisville.
See MapWhat services does Louisville airport (SDF) facilities include
The airport has ATMs, bank (Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm), mailbox, plugs for electric devices, public telephones and complimentary Wi-Fi access. On the upper level, behind the ticket counters, there is an exclusive lounge for the military and their families (Fort Knox Reception Area), open Mondays through Fridays between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm and weekends from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with free Wi-Fi, beverages and snacks.
Food and Drinks
Restaurants, fast food outlets, coffee shops and bars scattered throughout the enclosure.Shopping
Stores selling souvenirs, flowers, apparel, books, newsagents, sports goods, accessories.Baggage
Trolleys for rent in the parking lots and inside the terminal. The lost and found service is operated by the airport police, in the ticketing concourse (Tel +1 502 380 8264).Other Services
Meditation room, shoeshines, baby changing facilities.Public and private transportation
Ride-sharing
Vehicles from Lyft and Uber can be boarded on the west side of the terminal, lower level.Bus
Route 2 from Transit Authority of River City (TARC) (Tel +1 502 585 1234) runs to the city centre in approximately 30 minutes, between 5:52 am and 9:52 pm (from 6:52 am on weekends and holidays). The fare is USD1.75 and stops include Crittenden, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, the University of Louisville, Kentucky Kingdom and JB Speed Art Museum. Buses leave from the east end of the terminal. Timetable and scheduleTaxi
zTrip (Tel +1 502 777 7777) provides cab services outside the luggage recollection hall. Journey time to the city centre is 10-15 minutes.Car rental agencies
There are car rental desks on the lower level, near the baggage reclaim area.
Alamo (Tel +1 800 462 5266 / 502 363 6713 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Avis (Tel +1 800 331 1212 / 502 364 1901 - Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Budget (Tel +1 800 527 0700 / 502 366 3360 - Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Dollar (Tel +1 800 800 4000 / 502 375 0681 - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Enterprise (Tel +1 800 261 7331 / 502 366 4700 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Hertz (Tel +1 800 654 3131 / 502 361 0183 - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm)
National (Tel +1 800 227 7368 / 502 361 2515 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Payless (Tel +1 800 729 5377 / 502 380 2266 - weekdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Thrifty (Tel +1 800 847 4389 / 502 366 1205 - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Parking services at Louisville airport (SDF)
There are short- and long-term sectors in front of the terminal. Valet parking service on the upper level (Tel +1 502 380 3723). Charging stations for electric vehicles available. A minute away from the main building, there is also a free passenger pick-up area (Cell Phone Lot). More information: Tel +1 502 363 3490. Fees
Garage - Multi-storey facility with covered and outdoor spaces.
Surface Lot & Credit-Card-Only Lot - Uncovered areas for long-term parking, with courtesy shuttle service.
Express Shuttle Parking Lot - For long stays, connected to the terminal through shuttles. The first 2 hours have no charge.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Inside the enclosure, there are ramps, automatic doors, elevators, Braille signage, adapted telephones, relief areas for service animals, accessible counters, designated parking spaces and electric vehicles for passenger transportation.
Latest updates: November 18, 2025
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