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KSDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · Louisville
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
501 ft / 153 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17R/35L · 10,850 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED17L/35R · 8,579 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED11/29 · 7,250 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF), located in Louisville, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 501 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSDF / SDF
Municipality
Louisville
Country
Region
US-KY — Kentucky
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
501 ft
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Runway 17R / 35L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,850 ft / 3,307 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 165.4° / 345.4°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 165.4° / 345.4°
RWY 17R (165.4°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: SNU | CRS: 170°
RWY 35L (345.4°)
109.35 MHz
IDENT: RLI | CRS: 350°
Runway 17L / 35R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,579 ft / 2,615 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 165° / 345°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 165° / 345°
RWY 17L (165°)
111.95 MHz
IDENT: PKI | CRS: 170°
RWY 35R (345°)
110.55 MHz
IDENT: JJM | CRS: 350°
Runway 11 / 29
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,250 ft / 2,210 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 111° / 291°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 111° / 291°
RWY 11 (111°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (291°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: LKS | CRS: 297°
APP APP
123.67 MHz
ATIS ATIS
118.72 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
126.10 MHz
DEP DEP
123.67 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
OPS ANG OPS
26.81 MHz
TWR TWR
124.20 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026