Bowman Field
KLOU, Louisville, KY
6 miles from SDF
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (4,358 ft)
About 6 miles to downtown Louisville
Bowman Field airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Louisville International (SDF)
Louisville Muhammad Ali International is about 15 minutes from downtown and Churchill Downs.
- Codes
- SDF / KSDF
- Elevation
- 501 ft
- Longest runway
- 17R/35L (11,887 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying into Louisville International
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International is about 15 minutes from downtown and Churchill Downs.
- An 11,900-foot runway handles any business jet.
- Kentucky Derby week in May is the busiest time of year; the airport is also UPS’s global hub.
Planning a trip to Louisville? See the Louisville private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 6 miles to downtown Louisville.
Flight Times to Louisville International
Estimated one-way times and prices to SDF for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 649 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,837 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 906 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 725 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 272 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 803 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,985 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$29,000 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,620 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,200–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near Louisville International
Alternatives when SDF is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Blue Grass Airport
KLEX, Lexington, KY
62 miles from SDF
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (7,004 ft)
About 6 miles to downtown Lexington, across the road from Keeneland
Blue Grass airport guideMonroe County Airport
KBMG, Bloomington, IN
83 miles from SDF
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (6,500 ft)
About 5 miles to Indiana University
Monroe County airport guideCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
KCVG, Cincinnati / Covington, KY
84 miles from SDF
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (12,001 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 13 miles to downtown Cincinnati
CVG airport guideBowling Green Warren County Regional Airport
KBWG, Bowling Green, KY
91 miles from SDF
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (6,501 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Bowling Green
Bowling Green-Warren County airport guideCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
KLUK, Cincinnati, OH
96 miles from SDF
- Longest runway
- 03R/21L (6,101 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Cincinnati
Lunken airport guideEvents Served by Louisville International
- Kentucky Derby private jet charterFirst Saturday in May
Louisville International Private Jet Questions
How far is Louisville International from town?
About 6 miles to downtown Louisville.