Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
KSDF, Louisville, KY
- Longest runway
- 17R/35L (11,887 ft)
About 6 miles to downtown Louisville
Louisville International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Louisville
Louisville is quiet most of the year and extremely busy in early May, when the Kentucky Derby brings one of the biggest private-aviation weekends in the country.
- Main airport
- SDF / KSDF
- Elevation
- 501 ft
- Longest runway
- 17R/35L (11,887 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Louisville
Louisville International is the main jet airport, about six miles from downtown and close to Churchill Downs. Bowman Field suits turboprops and light jets.
Outside Derby week, Louisville is an easy trip for bourbon country visits and business travel.
Louisville Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Bowman Field
KLOU, Louisville, KY
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (4,358 ft)
About 6 miles to downtown Louisville
Bowman Field airport guideBefore You Book Louisville
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Derby Weekend
Expect special arrival and departure procedures, limited parking and a rush of Sunday departures.
When Demand Peaks in Louisville
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Kentucky Derby, early May
- The busiest weekend of the year. Book aircraft, parking and your Sunday departure well in advance.
- Fall
- Bourbon Trail visits and college sports weekends.
Flight Times and Prices to Louisville
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SDF for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Best Aircraft for Louisville
Light and midsize jets cover the Midwest, East Coast and Florida.
Louisville Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for the Kentucky Derby?
Louisville International (SDF) for most jets; Bowman Field (LOU) for turboprops and light jets.
When should I book a private jet for the Derby?
As early as possible. Aircraft and parking for Derby weekend often sell out weeks ahead.
