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Louisville Muhammad Ali Intl. · local time

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Live · updated 6:23 PM local time

Departures

Normal operations

Takeoffs are delayed by 23m on average.

Arrivals

Minor disruptions

Flights are landing 34m late on average due to heavy traffic.

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Runways in use

Landing17L 17R
Taking offNone reported
Visual conditions: Good visibility, so planes can land closer together and the airport can take more flights an hour.

Stats at SDF

Departures
277Takeoffs · 52% on time
6Cancellations
17 minAverage taxi to takeoff
Arrivals
205Landings · 69% on time
8Cancellations
0Diversions
6 minAverage taxi to gate
Departures
17Takeoffs · 53% on time
0Cancellations
15 minAverage taxi to takeoff
Arrivals
6Landings · 33% on time
0Cancellations
0Diversions
6 minAverage taxi to gate

Average delay, hour by hour

Takeoffs
  1. 6 AM: on time
  2. 7 AM: 2m late on average
  3. 8 AM: 6m late on average
  4. 9 AM: 2h 17m late on average
  5. 10 AM: 3m late on average
  6. 11 AM: on time
  7. 12 PM: 14m late on average
  8. 1 PM: 13m late on average
  9. 2 PM: 21m late on average
  10. 3 PM: 11m late on average
  11. 4 PM: 14m late on average
  12. 5 PM: 25m late on average
  13. This hour: 1m late on average
Landings
  1. 6 AM: no flights
  2. 7 AM: 4m late on average
  3. 8 AM: on time
  4. 9 AM: on time
  5. 10 AM: 1m late on average
  6. 11 AM: 9m late on average
  7. 12 PM: 8m late on average
  8. 1 PM: 35m late on average
  9. 2 PM: 20m late on average
  10. 3 PM: on time
  11. 4 PM: 1h 18m late on average
  12. 5 PM: 47m late on average
  13. This hour: 37m late on average

Under 15 min 15–30 30–60 60+

Weather at SDF

Weather

72°F22°C

Clear skies and a light breeze.

Skies are clear. A light breeze is blowing from the east at 8 mph.

Next few hours: Conditions are quiet for now.

Wind 8 mph Visibility 10 mi VFR

Security wait times at SDF

Between 5 AM and 10 PM, the security wait at SDF can reach 26 minutes at its busiest, on Thursdays around 5 AM, and TSA records no wait at the quietest hour.

TSA wait this hour
Up to 6 min Friday, 6:23 PM local time
Next few hours
  • 7 PMUp to 4 min
  • 8 PMUp to 2 min
  • 9 PMUp to 1 min
Best times to go through security at SDFWaits by day and hour, and how early to get to SDF

About Louisville Muhammad Ali Intl.

IATA code
SDF
ICAO code
KSDF
Location
Louisville, KY · United States
Elevation
474 ft (144 m)
Time zone
America/New York (EDT)
Coordinates
38.1744, -85.7360

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SDF questions, answered.

Are flights delayed at SDF right now?

As of 6:23 PM local time, departures are operating normally: takeoffs are delayed by 23m on average. Arrivals have minor disruptions: flights are landing 34m late on average due to heavy traffic.

How long is the security line at SDF?

Between 5 AM and 10 PM, the security wait at SDF can reach 26 minutes at its busiest, on Thursdays around 5 AM, and TSA records no wait at the quietest hour. See the best times to go through security at SDF.

How long does it take to get from the gate to the runway at SDF?

Today, departing flights at SDF have taken an average of 17 minutes from leaving the gate to takeoff, and arriving flights 6 minutes from landing to the gate.

What is the airport code for Louisville Muhammad Ali Intl.?

Louisville Muhammad Ali Intl. uses the IATA code SDF, the one on tickets and bag tags, and the ICAO code KSDF, which pilots and air traffic control use.

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