Louisville International Airport, International airport in Louisville, United States
Louisville International Airport is an international airport in Louisville, Kentucky, serving both passenger and cargo traffic. The facility has three runways and two passenger concourses with a total of 24 gates.
The airport was built in 1941 by the Army Corps of Engineers as Standiford Field on elevated ground to avoid flooding from the Ohio River. Decades later, the facility grew into a major hub for cargo and passenger flights in the region.
The airport honors Muhammad Ali, the boxing legend who grew up in Louisville and became a global figure. Passengers see memorabilia and photos of the athlete displayed in various parts of the terminal buildings.
Seven major airlines offer around 76 daily connections to 40 destinations, so travelers have several options for domestic and direct flights. The terminal is well signposted, and both concourses are within walking distance after security.
The facility is the worldwide hub of UPS Airlines and processes enormous volumes of express shipments during overnight shifts. Cargo planes land and depart in quick succession when passenger traffic is low.
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