Flight Ops To 2019 Kentucky Derby

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Flight Ops to 2019 Kentucky Derby

Michael Prather | - 04/29/2019
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Flight Ops to 2019 Kentucky Derby: The 2019 Kentucky Derby will take get underway this May 4 at the iconic Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Here’s what operators need to know about missions to Louisville International and Clark Regional airports.

Louisville International Airport
  • Also known as Standiford Field 
  • ICAO: KSDF
  • IATA: SDF
  • Coordinates: N38-10.4/W085-44.2
  • Elevation: 501 ft.
  • Magnetic variation: 05W
  • Fuel types: Jet and Avgas
Clark Regional Airport
  • ICAO: KJVY
  • IATA: JVY
  • Coordinates: N38-22.0/W085-44.3
  • Elevation: 476 ft.
  • Magnetic variation: 02W
  • Fuel types: Jet and Avgas
Operational Information 
  • TSA WAIVER may be required for overflight and landing permits for non-scheduled and private flights
  • Lousiville International is the airport for international operations, Clark Regional is used for domestic flights only
  • Due to the increased volume of aircraft operating in the Augusta area during the Masters Golf Tournament, the following procedures will be used to minimize air traffic delays and enhance safety
Accommodation
  • Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr
  • Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
  • Hampton Inn Louisville Airport Hotel
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
  • Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

For more info on the 2019 Kentucky Derby, click here 

For support with your Flight Operations to the Kentucky Derby, contact UAS Americas