Louisville International Airport Overview
Airport Code
SDF
Full Airport Name
Louisville International Airport
Address
Louisville International Airport, Regional Airport Authority, PO Box 9129, Louisville, Kentucky 40209-0129, USA
Country Code
1
Telephone
(502) 368 6524 or 367 4636
Fax
(502) 367 0199
E-mail
Via the airport’s website
Website
www.flylouisville.com
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 10km (6 miles) from Louisville
Airport News
The terminal has recently been given a massive makeover, a project that was completed in 2005. The extension of the west runway is scheduled for completion in November 2006. When complete, the US$20m extension project will permit airlines to fly nonstop with larger loads to destinations as far as the Pacific Rim and Asia, conserving time and fuel.
Driving Directions
The airport is located at the junction of I-65 and I-264. From the area surrounding Louisville, the airport can be reached by taking Preston Highway, which leads to Phillips Lane. Continue west along Phillips Lane and then turn left onto the Freedom Way ramp and follow signs for the airport. From Nashville, it can be reached from the I-65 North, leading to I-264 West, exit 131. From Lexington, it can be reached from I-64 West, which leads to I-264 West, exit 11. From St Louis, it can be accessed from I-64 East to I-264 East (exit 1) to exit 11. From Cincinnati, the airport can be reached from the I-71 South leading to exit 131.
Car Parking
There is space for 5,625 cars at the airport in a covered and a remote car park. Garage levels 1-3 offer covered parking, while level 4 and the remote car park are uncovered. Drivers may park in any car park, but the remote car park offers the best value for long-term parking. Free shuttles run from the remote car park to the terminal building. A free short-term waiting zone is available for drivers picking up passengers at the airport.
Car Hire
There are eight car hire companies at the airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Enterprise, National and Thrifty. The car hire check-in desks are located on the lower level of the terminal in Arrivals. Return areas for hire cars are located within walking distance, next to the west end of the main airport building.
Public Transport
Road: Taxis are provided by Ready Cab (tel: (502) 417 4406) and Yellow Cab (tel: (502) 636 5511). Limousine: Limousines can also be hired from a variety of companies, including Ambassador Capital Limousine (tel: (502) 964 7139), Cosmopolitan Limousine (tel: (502) 639 0625) and R&R Limousine Service (tel: (502) 957 4254). Bus: TARC (tel: (502) 585 1234) city buses also operate between Louisville and the airport and offer a 24 hour service. Several hotels and motels provide courtesy shuttle services.
Information and Help Desks
A central information desk (tel: (502) 367 6524/INFO) is located in the lower level baggage claim area and is open seven days a week.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: A bank and bureau de change is located on the upper level of the terminal and ATMs can be found in the terminal building. The airport also has telephones, several equipped with data ports, and a post box. Wireless Internet is also available. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, bars, fast-food outlets and cafés at the airport. Shopping: There are newsagents, gift shops, a convenience store, a bookshop and a golf shop. Luggage: There is left-luggage at the airport. A lost property service is handled by the airport police (tel: (502) 380 8264). Other facilities: A game room and shoeshine service are available.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Altitude: A Traveler’s Club (tel: (502) 361 5665) offers small group meeting spaces; computer work stations with high-speed DSL Internet access; and a full service business center including fax, copy machine, mail processing and telephone access.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
The airport has specially-designed ramps and kerbs, and lifts fitted with Braille control buttons. There is one TDD telephone per bank of telephones; telephones are wheelchair-accessible. For wheelchairs and assistance with boarding, disabled passengers should contact their airline. Two eight-passenger chauffeured electric carts and a 93m (310ft) escalator transport passengers to/from gates. Reduced-rate disabled parking is available in the covered car park, close to lifts.
Hotels
There are plans for a new Wyndham Airport Hotel that will be connected to the airport. Hotels near the airport include the Econo Lodge (tel: (502) 966 5445), Executive Inn Hotel (tel: (502) 367 6161), Hampton Inn (tel: (502) 366 8100), Holiday Inn Airport South (tel: (502) 964 3311) and Sleep Inn Louisville Airport (tel: (502) 368 9597).
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