SDF is preparing for another busy summer travel season with 3% more scheduled capacity (or an average of 2.5 more flights each day – compared to last year, SDF’s best year yet) | Photo provided by Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Traveling by plane is fun — jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, taking in cloud formations, and landing in a completely different location in a matter of hours is unlike anything else.
We’re here to help make your time at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) as smooth as possible.
What to know
TSA | According to the SDF website, officials recommend arriving 1.5 hours prior to a domestic flight and 2 hours for flights to international destinations. Pro tip: Register for TSA pre-check, and make the security lines a breeze.
Reminder | You now need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US. Learn how to get one.
Nonstop flights
SDF offers 50+ nonstop flights — all domestic flights offering direct service to 38 destinations across the US. Here are some nonstop flights to nearby locations.
Boston, MA | American + Delta | ~Weekly | Multiple times
Minneapolis, MN | Sun Country, Delta, American | Daily | Multiple times
A. 2+ hours early for peace of mind
B. 1.5 hours early for a preflight bite
C. 1 hour is the sweet spot
D. 30 minutes early because I like to live dangerously
Barre & Brew | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | West Sixth NuLu | $25 | Get your sweat on (indoors), then enjoy a cold brew + raffles.
Friday, June 27
Reels With Your Realtor | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Sauerbeck Family Drive In | Free | See the new “How To Train Your Dragon” + get a complimentary concession ticket from The Price Group.
Saturday, June 28
Fossil Bed Discovery Hike | Saturday, June 28-Sunday, June 29 | 1-2 p.m. | Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville, IN | Free | Join a naturalist to discover Devonian fossils up and down the Ohio River.
Sunday, June 29
Kick Off of Riverside Farmers’ Market | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Farnsley-Moremon Landing | Free entry | Shop for fresh vegetables, locally raised chicken + pork, local honey, eggs, preserves, baked goods, and more at this weekly market.
It’s official. JCPS will be moving into the former Yum! Brands headquarters on Gardiner Lane, donated to the district this week after the company announced its move to Plano, TX. The school district will consolidate several offices into the new space, according to superintendent Marty Polio. (WDRB)
Open
A new Japanese restaurant from the owner of Dragon King’s Daughter is now open in the old DKD location on Bardstown Road. HaiFry offers a range of non-sushi Japanese food, including noodles, skewers, and savory pancakes. (Louisville Business First)
Eat
Speaking of new restaurants… There are always new places to chow down popping up around LOU. See our roundup of all new and coming soon restaurants — and be sure to bookmark it to stay in the know.
Community
The Belle is back, baby. After suffering a leaky bulkhead before the 2025 Great Steamboat Race, the Belle of Louisville is back in action. All cruises are 20% off with code BELLE through Sunday, July 6.
Kids
Registration is now open for fall classes at the Walden Conservatory. Kids from Kindergarten through high school can enroll in courses on playwriting, improv, acting, and more.
Sports
Did you know? Kentucky is regarded as a “powerhouse” state by the American Cornhole Association. Numerous world title holders call the Bluegrass State home, and three of the American Cornhole League’s 200 national pro players are from Louisville. (Courier Journal)
Plan Ahead
How would you like to have breakfast with a penguin? Tickets are available for next month’s Breakfast with the Beasts at the Louisville Zoo on Saturday, July 19. Enjoy a waffle bar and learn more about African penguins from the keepers. Tickets are $40.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If you’ve never taken the firefly hike at Bernheim Forest, you owe it to yourself to go — it’s literally magical.
You’ll take a short walk through the arboretum, spotting different kinds of fireflies (or lightning bugs, if you prefer). The hike finishes in a field surrounded by trees, which are lit by thousands of blinking fireflies. Plus, a nighttime hike is the perfect way to get out and about while dodging this heat wave.
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