Louisville airport (SDF)

Finances and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: complimentary wireless internet access available terminal-wide.
• ATMs: three cash machines located next to Delta Air Lines ticketing counters, in baggage claim near carousel B, and airside near the entrance to Concourse B and the Distillery District Marketplace.
• Charging stations: power outlets and USB ports integrated into seating gate areas in Concourses A and B.
• Banking and Currency Exchange: there are no physical currency exchange booths; the information desk provides access to multi-language telephone interpretation assistance.
• USO Military Lounge (Fort Knox Reception Area): dedicated facility on the upper level behind the ticketing counters for active military personnel and their families, offering complimentary snacks, beverages, comfortable seating, and Wi-Fi.

Dining

Food and beverage options are located landside and airside, including Book and Bourbon Southern Kitchen, KFC, Starbucks, Coals Artisan Pizza, Smashburger, Bourbon Academy Tasting Room, Chili's Bar and Grill, The Comfy Cow, Farmers Market, The Local Rustic Market, and Illy Coffee.

Shopping

The airport does not have traditional duty-free shopping. Retail outlets include regional and specialty stores such as Churchill Downs Store, Louisville Slugger, Winner’s Circle, TODAY Store, Brighton Collectibles, Distillery District Marketplace, WAVE3 News, Finish Line News, and CNBC Express.

Baggage

Luggage carts are available for rent in parking areas and baggage claim. In accordance with TSA regulations, there are no luggage storage lockers or holding facilities. The airport Lost and Found department is managed by Airport Operations through the Boomerang platform; retrieved items can be claimed at the Command Center & Badging Office on the ticketing level behind the Spirit counters.

Other Services

Pet relief areas (one outdoors on the lower level and one airside at the central rotunda stairwell), shoe shine services (The Classic Shine Company in Concourse A on weekday mornings), interfaith meditation rooms, and accessible family restrooms on both levels.

Ride-sharing (Uber / Lyft)

Uber and Lyft vehicles pick up passengers at the Commercial Ground Transportation Lot, located just outside the west end of the lower level (baggage claim). A mandatory airport service fee applies to each ride departing the terminal.

Public Buses (TARC)

Route 2 operated by the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) connects the terminal directly with Downtown Louisville in about 30 minutes. Buses depart from the outer east roadway on the lower level, stopping at Crittenden Drive, Kentucky Exposition Center, University of Louisville, Kentucky Kingdom, and Speed Art Museum. Paratransit service TARC 3 (+1 502 213 3217) is available for travelers with mobility disabilities. Timetables and route maps can be checked at ridetarc.org.

Taxis

Official airport taxi service is provided by zTrip, with a designated queue located outside the baggage claim doors on the lower level roadway. Travel time to downtown Louisville ranges from 10 to 15 minutes.

Shuttles and Executive Transportation

Authorized private transportation providers (such as Kentuckiana Express, Louisville Executive Transportation, Executive Class Transportation, and Pegasus) provide pre-arranged shuttle and sedan services. In addition, local hotel courtesy shuttles pick up guests at the Commercial Ground Transportation Lot on the lower level.

Available Rental Companies

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National
• Payless
• Thrifty

Additionally, car-sharing platform Turo has authorized arrangements and designated spaces within the parking garage facility.

Parking Facilities

• Express Shuttle Lot: USD 9.00 per day (online pre-booking rates from USD 5.00 to USD 6.00 per day). Offers a 2-hour free grace period (also functioning as the airport's official Cell Phone Waiting Lot) and complimentary continuous shuttle service to the terminal from 4:00 am to midnight.
• Surface Lot: USD 12.00 per day. Outdoor lot within short walking distance of the terminal.
• Premier East & Premier West Lots: USD 15.00 per day. Premium outdoor lots with a covered walkway to the terminal; credit card payment only.
• Parking Garage: USD 22.00 per day (USD 4.00 for the first hour, USD 2.00 each subsequent hour). Multi-level covered garage directly connected to the terminal via enclosed walkways.

Considerations and Additional Services

Electric Vehicle Charging: EV charging stations are available inside the Parking Garage.

Official Rates and Reservations: to verify live space availability and book online discounts, visit sdfpark.com.

Assistance Requests and Accessibility

Wheelchair services and personalized boarding assistance should be arranged directly with your airline at least 48 hours in advance. Airline staff provide escort services from the upper curbside to the departure gate. Travelers assisting an elderly passenger, someone with disabilities, or an unaccompanied minor can request an escort Gate Pass at airline check-in counters.

Accessible Infrastructure and Technology

The terminal features ramps, automatic doors, elevators connecting all levels, Braille tactile signage, accessible family companion restrooms, and designated accessible parking stalls. In addition, the airport utilizes GoodMaps Explore, a LiDAR-based smartphone navigation app that provides autonomous turn-by-turn indoor routing for blind or visually impaired travelers.

Mothers' Rooms

Concourse A houses a nursing mothers' suite featuring three private locked suites equipped with dimmable lighting, glider rockers, diaper changing stations, microwave, sink, and flight information displays. An additional private lactation pod is located on the lower level adjacent to the baggage claim women's restroom.