Louisville Muhammad Ali International charts & airport diagram
Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF · KSDF) in Louisville, KY publishes 48 FAA charts, including 19 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), LOC). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Louisville Muhammad Ali International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KSDF publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Louisville Muhammad Ali International — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KSDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International has 19 published instrument approaches of 4 types (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS) and LOC). 18 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 11: landing on that end in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Departures and arrivals
Louisville Muhammad Ali International publishes 7 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 4 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.
Hot spots at KSDF
The FAA publishes 2 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.
- HS 1 Frequent crossings Rwy 17L–35R at Twy G – required to gain access to full length of Rwy 35R. Frequent crossings of Rwy 29 at Twy D.
- HS 2 Frequent crossings at Twy B and Twy C during Rwy 29 ops.
Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KSDF. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KSDF as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 48 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 3
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
- HOT HOT SPOT ↗
Approaches 19
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 17L ↗ Rwy 17L
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 17R ↗ Rwy 17R
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 35L ↗ Rwy 35L
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 35R ↗ Rwy 35R
- ILS ILS RWY 35L (SA CAT I) ↗ Rwy 35L · SA CAT I
- ILS ILS RWY 35R (SA CAT I) ↗ Rwy 35R · SA CAT I
- ILS ILS RWY 35L (CAT II - III) ↗ Rwy 35L · CAT II/III
- ILS ILS RWY 35R (CAT II - III) ↗ Rwy 35R · CAT II/III
- LOC LOC RWY 29 ↗ Rwy 29
Departures 14
Arrivals 10
Minimums 2
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KSDF airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Louisville Muhammad Ali International airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KSDF have an instrument approach?
Yes. Louisville Muhammad Ali International has 19 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), LOC. At least one offers vertical guidance.
Are there hot spots at KSDF?
Yes. The FAA publishes 2 hot spots at Louisville Muhammad Ali International — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.
What is the lowest approach at KSDF?
ILS to runway 17R is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Louisville Muhammad Ali International. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KSDF have SIDs and STARs?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International publishes 7 departure procedures (SIDs) and 4 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.
More about KSDF
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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