Location
Latitude: | 38-10-26.7060N (38.174085) |
Longitude: | 085-44-11.3770W (-85.736494) |
Elevation: | 500.8 feet MSL (153 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: | 5.1 W (as of August 2024 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: | UTC -5.0 (Standard Time) UTC -4.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: | 04 N.M. S of Louisville, Kentucky |
Found On: | St Louis Chart |
FAA Region: | ASO |
Contacts
Manager: | Publicly owned: |
| DAN MANN 700 ADMINISTRATION DRIVE LOUISVILLE, KY 40209 502-380-8200 | LOUISVILLE REGIONAL ARPT AUTH 700 ADMINISTRATION DRIVE LOUISVILLE, KY 40209 502-380-8200 |
Operations
Airport Status: | Operational |
Facility Use: | Public |
Type: | Airport |
Activation Date: | 11/1942 |
Control tower: | Yes |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): | Months/Days/Hours ALL/ALL/ALL |
Boundary ARTCC: | ZID (Indianapolis) |
Responsible ARTCC: | ZID (Indianapolis) |
Segmented Circle Indicator: | No |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): | 1501 feet (458 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: | SDF |
NOTAM-D Service: | Yes |
International Airport of Entry: | No |
Customs Landing Rights: | Yes |
Military Landing Rights: | Yes |
Civil/Military Joint Use: | No |
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: | Class I ARFF Index: C Air Carrier Service: Scheduled Certification Date: 05/1973 |
Based Aircraft
| Single Engine: | 1 |
| Jet Engine: | 22 |
| Military Aircraft: | 8 |
Annual Operations (as of 07/31/2022)
| Total Operations: | 176003 | |
| Commercial: | 148086 | 84.1% |
| Air Taxi: | 15531 | 8.8% |
| GA Local: | 242 | 0.1% |
| GA Itinerant: | 10030 | 5.7% |
| Military Aircraft: | 2114 | 1.2% |
Communications
| Unicom: | 122.950 |
| Tower: | LOUISVILLE 124.2 257.8 Hrs: 24 |
| Clearance Del.: | 126.1 275.8 |
| Ground: | 121.7 348.6 |
| Approach: | LOUISVILLE 132.075 134.15 327.0 Hrs: 24 |
| Departure: | LOUISVILLE 132.075 134.15 327.0 Hrs: 24 |
| ATIS: | 118.725 Hrs: 24 |
| ASOS: | (502-367-1492) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 |
| EMERG: | 243.0 |
| ANG OPS: | 268.1 |
| CHERI STAR: | 132.075 |
| CHERI STAR: | 327.0 |
| CLASS C: | 132.075 |
| DARBY STAR: | 327.0 |
| DARBY STAR: | 132.075 |
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 502
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Controls Av Center Update FBO info | Unicom 122.95 | 368-1515 | 100LL, Jet A |
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Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | N | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Louisville(LOU) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 07/11/24 to 0901Z 08/08/24.
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near SDF
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | SDF | . . ._ . .. . _ . | Louisville Standifd | VOT | 111.00 | 356 | 361 |
| 4.8 | BQM | _ . . ._ _ . __ _ | Bowman | DME | 112.2 | 45 | 50 |
| 5.2 | LK | . _ . ._ . _ | Laang | NDB | 414 | 109 | 114 |
| 8.6 | IIU | . .. .. . _ | Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | 119 | 124 |
| 17.2 | GOI | _ _ ._ _ _. . | Godman | NDB | 396 | 221 | 226 |
| 18.0 | JV | . _ _ _. . . _ | Catch | NDB | 331 | 359 | 364 |
| 19.5 | FTK | . . _ .__ . _ | Fort Knox | VOR-DME | 109.60 | 214 | 219 |
| 22.9 | BRY | _ . . .. _ ._ . _ _ | Bardstown/Dcmsnd | NDB | 248 | 148 | 153 |
| 25.3 | ABB | . __ . . ._ . . . | Nabb | VORTAC | 112.40 | 10 | 15 |
| 29.3 | MYS | _ __ . _ _. . . | Mystic | VOR | 108.20 | 235 | 240 |
| 32.7 | EWO | .. _ __ _ _ | New Hope | VOR-DME | 113.95 | 174 | 179 |
| 37.2 | GVR | _ _ .. . . _. _ . | Hanover | DME | 114.65 | 19 | 24 |
| 39.1 | FFT | . . _ .. . _ ._ | Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | 89 | 94 |
| 40.1 | IKY | . ._ . __ . _ _ | Springfield | NDB | 429 | 143 | 148 |
| 43.1 | EQZ | ._ _ . __ _ . . | Captain | NDB | 308 | 345 | 350 |
| 46.0 | TEL | _.. _ . . | Tell City | NDB | 206 | 258 | 263 |
| 51.7 | BFR | _ . . .. . _ .. _ . | Bedford | NDB | 344 | 320 | 325 |
| 51.9 | TYC | __ . _ __ . _ . | Taylor County | NDB | 272 | 153 | 158 |
| 52.0 | LE | . _ . .. | Blayd | NDB | 242 | 102 | 107 |
| 57.7 | HNB | . . . ._ ._ . . . | Huntingburg | VOR-DME | 109.20 | 274 | 279 |
Navigational Aid (NAVAID) distances from the airport are listed in Nautical Miles (NM).
Nearby Airports with Fuel
| Dist (NM) | Name (Airport IDs) | True Hdg | Mag Hdg | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Bowman Field Airport(LOU KLOU LOU) | 46 | 51 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 11.6 | Clark Regional Airport(KJVY JVY) | 359 | 364 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 30.6 | Addington Field Airport(EKX KEKX EKX) | 197 | 202 | 100LL, Jet A+ |
| 32.4 | Salem Municipal Airport(I83) | 322 | 327 | 100LL |
| 37.4 | Madison Municipal Airport(MDN KIMS IMS) | 19 | 24 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 39.1 | Capital City Airport(FFT KFFT FFT) | 89 | 95 | 100LL, Jet A+ |
| 45.7 | Freeman Municipal Airport(SER KSER SER) | 349 | 354 | 100LL, Jet A-1+ |
| 46.1 | Perry County Municipal Airport(KTEL TEL) | 258 | 262 | 100LL, MOGAS |
| 46.8 | French Lick Municipal Airport(FRH KFRH FRH) | 295 | 300 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 49.8 | Rough River State Park Airport(2I3) | 227 | 232 | 100LL |
| 52.0 | Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport(BFR KBFR BFR) | 320 | 325 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 52.6 | North Vernon Airport(KOVO OVO) | 6 | 11 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 52.7 | Leitchfield-Grayson County Airport(M20) | 208 | 213 | 100LL |
| 53.0 | Taylor County Airport(KAAS AAS) | 157 | 162 | 100LL, Jet A+ |
| 53.9 | Blue Grass Airport(LEX KLEX LEX) | 98 | 104 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 57.5 | Huntingburg Airport(HNB KHNB HNB) | 274 | 278 | 100LL, Jet A-1+ |
| 58.1 | Stuart Powell Field Airport(KDVK DVK) | 127 | 133 | 100LL, Jet A+ |
| 61.5 | Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport(27K) | 86 | 92 | 100LL, Jet A+ |
| 65.7 | Columbus Municipal Airport(CLU KBAK BAK) | 353 | 358 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 68.0 | Ohio County Airport(KJQD JQD) | 231 | 235 | 100LL |
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-1 | BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT. |
| A110-12 | TAIL HGT 65 FT OR GTR 24 HR PPR. |
| A110-14 | ANG: FAA GP 6 ACFT 24 HR PPR. |
| A110-2 | CTN: CONST IN PROG; FQT RWY & TWY CLOSURES PSBL. |
| A110-3 | ANG/123TAC RECON. |
| A110-4 | ASDE-X IN USE; OPR PARROT WITH ALT RPRTG MODE & ADS-B IF EQUIPPED ENABLED ON ALL ARPT SFCS. |
| A110-5 | LINE UP & WAIT WAIVER IN EFCT SS-SR AT INTXN OF RWY 17R AT TWY B OR AT TWY A8 & INTXN OF RWY 35L AT TWY A OR AT TWY B. |
| A110-8 | ANG: DUTY HR 1200-2000Z/DT 1300-2100Z MON-THU; 1200-1800Z/DT 1300-1900Z FRI. APVL AUTH 123 AW/OGC; BASE OPS D741-4581/4584/ C502-413-4581/4584. ENG START & TAXI CLNC - DERBY OPS. |
| A30A-17L | TWY E INTXN DEP 7700 FT AVBL. |
| A30A-17R | STD DEP POINTS AT TWY B & TWY A8. REQS USE OF RWY 17R EXTN. TKOF AT TWY B ASDA/TORA/TODA 10245 FT. |
| A30A-35L | STD DEP POINTS AT TWY A & TWY B; REQS USE OF RWY 35L EXTN; TKOF AT TWY A & TWY B ASDA/TORA/TODA 10250 FT. |
| A30A-35R | TWY E2 INTXN DEP 6300 FT AVBL. |
| E111 | EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 11/29 17L/35R 17R/35L |
| Longest Runway: | 17R/35L is 11887 ft (3623 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: | 29, 17L, 35R, 17R, 35L |
SDF Airport Runway Details
| Runway 11/29 | 7251 ft x 150 ft (2210 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 02/28/2013 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - Wire comb or wire tine | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 71 /R/B/W/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) | ||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 75.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 170.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 360.0 | |
| Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 850.0 | |
Runway 11 | Runway 29 | |
Elevation: | 476.5 | 480.0 |
Latitude: | 38-10-48.8184N | 38-10-22.9958N |
Longitude: | 085-44-50.4619W | 085-43-25.7630W |
| Runway True Alignment: | 111 | 291 |
ILS Type: | LOCALIZER | |
Glide Path Angle: | 3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: | Left | Left |
Runway Markings Type: | Basic | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: | Good | Good |
Object at End: | BLDG | |
Object Height: | 55 | |
Distance from End: | 1375 | |
Object Centerline Offset: | 325 ft. right of centerline | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Runway Visual Range (RVR): | Rollout | Touchdown |
Approach Light System: | 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | |
Threshold Crossing Height: | 65 | 56 |
Declared Distances | ||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): | 7250 | 7250 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): | 7250 | 7250 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): | 6946 | 7250 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): | 6946 | 7250 |
| Runway 17L/35R | 8578 ft x 150 ft (2615 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 02/28/2013 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 71 /R/B/W/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) | ||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 75.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 207.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 360.0 | |
| Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 850.0 | |
Runway 17L | Runway 35R | |
Elevation: | 500.8 | 471.3 |
Latitude: | 38-11-14.2764N | 38-09-52.4016N |
Longitude: | 085-43-52.8304W | 085-43-24.8694W |
| Runway True Alignment: | 165 | 345 |
ILS Type: | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
Glide Path Angle: | 3.3 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Runway Markings Type: | Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: | Good | Good |
Object Centerline Offset: | 325 ft. right of centerline | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Right Side Of Runway |
Runway Visual Range (RVR): | Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout | Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout |
Approach Light System: | 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Cat. II or III Config. |
Touchdown Lights: | Yes | Yes |
Centerline Lights: | Yes | Yes |
Threshold Crossing Height: | 71 | 72 |
Threshold Elevation: | 499.4 | 471.4 |
Displaced Threshold: | 328 | 449 |
Threshold Latitude: | 38-11-11.1449N | 38-09-56.6902N |
Threshold Longitude: | 085-43-51.7597W | 085-43-26.3316W |
Declared Distances | ||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): | 8579 | 8579 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): | 8579 | 8579 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): | 8129 | 8250 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): | 7800 | 7800 |
| Runway 17R/35L | 11887 ft x 150 ft (3623 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 02/28/2013 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 71 /R/B/W/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) | ||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 75.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 207.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 360.0 | |
| Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 850.0 | |
Runway 17R | Runway 35L | |
Elevation: | 489.3 | 461.3 |
Latitude: | 38-11-13.1566N | 38-09-19.4495N |
Longitude: | 085-44-55.6065W | 085-44-18.0888W |
| Runway True Alignment: | 165 | 345 |
ILS Type: | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
Glide Path Angle: | 3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Runway Markings Type: | Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: | Good | Good |
Object Centerline Offset: | 325 ft. right of centerline | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: | 4-Light PAPI On Right Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Runway Visual Range (RVR): | Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout | Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout |
Approach Light System: | 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Cat. II or III Config. |
Touchdown Lights: | Yes | Yes |
Centerline Lights: | Yes | Yes |
Threshold Crossing Height: | 64 | 75 |
Threshold Elevation: | 485.4 | 461.4 |
Displaced Threshold: | 846 | 1040 |
Threshold Latitude: | 38-11-05.0596N | 38-09-29.3989N |
Threshold Longitude: | 085-44-52.9341W | 085-44-21.3712W |
Declared Distances | ||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): | 11095 | 11290 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): | 11095 | 11290 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): | 11095 | 11290 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): | 10000 | 10000 |
Services
Airframe Repair: | Major |
Powerplant Repair: | Major |
Bulk Oxygen: | None |
Fuel Available: | 100LL |
Landing Fees: | No |
Parking: | Hangars and tiedowns available |
