Planespotting Louisville — KSDF
Louisville is a freight town — the real show starts after dark. UPS Worldport. Heavies stack up through the night, so timing is everything. Spotterra flags inbound cargo widebodies 10-30 minutes out so you can be in position.
- DAL655 A321 32,000 ft
- SWA4502 B38M 7,350 ft
- N271SB C550
- N32VT PA32
Conditions right now
Ask the sky
What flew over this morning? Where was that loud one heading? Ask in plain words — the answer comes from real recorded traffic.
Airport profile
Typical traffic by hour
Relative intensity by local hour — a typical day, not live data.Peak: 22:00
Typical traffic mix
- Cargo58%
- Widebody20%
- Narrowbody10%
- Turboprop7%
- Military5%
Spotter score
Our editorial rating (0–100).Best time of year
When the interesting traffic peaks.Where to spot
Runway threshold
UPS Worldport. The best-known angle for the heavies; plan around the overnight arrivals.
Cargo apron fence
From the public perimeter by the freight ramps you get parked freighters and night arrivals. Bring a fast lens.
Respect private property, signage and the airport security perimeter. Spotterra predicts the active runway from live weather on the dashboard.
What you'll see
The core is freight: 747F, 777F and 767F rolling through the night, with daytime narrowbodies filling the gaps. Movements are irregular, which is the whole point of inbound alerts.
FAQ
When do the big freighters arrive at KSDF?
Cargo heavies run to irregular schedules — which is exactly why inbound alerts exist. Spotterra pings you 10-30 minutes before a 747F or 777F turns final over Louisville.
Where do I shoot the night sort?
Runway threshold works well. Bring a fast lens — most of the action is after dark. Spotterra shows the active runway from the METAR.
Can I track cargo flights live over Louisville?
Yes — Spotterra's live map shows freighters in real time with type, registration and route. Free.
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