Louisville Air National Guard Base, Kentucky (2026)

Louisville Air National Guard Base is located at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky. The site was established in 1941 as Standiford Field by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The field remained under the control of the United States Army until 1947, when it was turned over for commercial operations. The Kentucky Air National Guard relocated its base to this location in the 1990s.

The base is operated by the Kentucky Air National Guard and hosts the 123rd Airlift Wing. The unit's primary mission is the operation of transport aircraft. The 123rd Airlift Wing operates Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft from the installation.

Infrastructure at the site is integrated with the larger airport complex, which serves as a port of entry and a global cargo hub. Facilities include a control tower and hangars for aircraft maintenance and storage. The base is co-located with the UPS Worldport air hub, and its operational capabilities are supported by the airport's three-runway configuration.

Operating Country	🇺🇸 United States
Location	🇺🇸 United States
Status	Active
Usage	Dual
Year built	1941
Operating Organization	US Air National Guard
Units & aircraft	123d Airlift Wing

Coordinates	38.1742°N, -85.7364°E
Elevation	153 m (502 ft)
IATA code	SDF
ICAO code	KSDF
Runways	17R/35L · 3,623 m (11,886 ft) · Concrete17L/35R · 2,615 m (8,579 ft) · Concrete11/29 · 2,210 m (7,251 ft) · Concrete
Website	www.flylouisville.com

Louisville Air National Guard Base

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