SDF delays today: Louisville Muhammad Ali International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for SDF typically shows an average delay of 76 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 14-20 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.SDF is having a rough day. Avg delay is 76 min when late.
Check your airline app before leaving. Only 81% on time. avg delay 76 min. TSA: about 14-20 minutes.
Updated 3:42 PM UTCSDF Louisville Delays & Airport Status
Louisville Muhammad Ali International
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Full breakdown →81% on timeAvg delay 76 min
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Full details →~17 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 81% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at SDF
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Delta Air Lines85%
Republic Airways84%
United Airlines82%
Southwest Airlines81%
SkyWest Airlines78%
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