The Louisville Airport ranks 11th in the being busy in the cargo passage world and 4th when it comes to the busiest airports in America. Around 3 billion pounds of cargo and nearly four million people pass the Louisville International Airport annually. UPS airline divisions are also based here in the airport.

There are many transporting companies that offer their transportation services for easy traveling to the Louisville International Airport. You need to be careful while choosing which company to rant because there are companies without official permit. Though it is possible for anyone to drop passenger's in the airport but the only the ones with the permit are allowed to pick-up travelers from the International Airport at Louisville.

You can hire luxury cars or shuttle cabs from the airport transportation companies. Transportation companies like Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Budget etc are the ones with permit here. The limo services available here is also very convenient. You can always save yourself from all the hassles of taxi ride and rent a limo which is safe, comfortable and prompt.

Though not very convenient for hotel access, buses offer the cheapest mode of traveling from the airport to the city centre. You can obviously hire shuttle cabs or limousines for a way more comfortable ride. The buses leave from the east end of the terminal of the island and demand the right change for ticket. The local and efficient bus number 2 can easily take you from the airport to downtown.

Louisville International Airport, as the second busiest airport in Kentucky, has significantly fueled the regional economy by creating numerous job and business opportunities. Louisville's airports have generated over fifty thousand jobs for the city. The airport boasts diverse workforce, competitive salaries and preferable benefits. Want to be a member of them? Fight for the chance!

First let's dig out more facts about Louisville International Airport. The airport is a joint civil-military public airport operated by Louisville Regional Airport Authority (LRAA). It's centrally located in Louisville, within 10 minutes from downtown. Plus Louisville International Airport is home to Kentucky Air National Guard and UPS, second largest private-sector employer in Kentucky creating 20,000 jobs for Louisvillians. More facts about the airport can be found by visiting:

Louisville International Airport

http://www.flylouisville.com/About-the-Airport/About-the-Airport.aspx

As the operator, Louisville Regional Airport Authority (LRAA) is responsible for the recruitments of Louisville International Airport. It is an equal opportunity employer offering a wide range of job opportunities. Yet LRAA is very serious about the requirements on employees. They are required to have:

- A medical check including drug screen

- A security badge

- Education or experience verification

- Criminal history record check

- Motor vehicle report

Job opportunities offered by the airport authority include:

- Accounting and Finance

- Engineering (inspection, construction and etc.)

- Human Resources

- Information Systems

- Maintenance (airfield, landscape, HVAC and etc.)

- Marketing and Air Service Development

- Operations (airfield compliance, ground transportation and etc.)

- Public Relations

- Public Safety

Currently there are no full time jobs available now. You can check out the latest job openings by visiting:

LRAA Employment Opportunities

http://www.mycareernetwork.com/clientResumeMgr/?cid=1184&first=true

If you have found any job you are interested, you can contact (502) 368-6524, ext. 527 or applying online. Download and print this application if necessary:

Employment Application

http://www.flylouisville.com/clientfiles/raa/employment-application.pdf

Ready to be The Airport Ambassador program volunteers?

Do you like to help travelers new to your city? Would you like to give a hand to people in need? How does meeting new friends sound to you? As airport ambassador volunteers, you are supposed to help passengers in every decent way. The Airport Ambassador program would warmly welcome you to participate.

If you are interested, please contact Airport Ambassador Volunteer Coordinators at 502-380-8224 or email to volunteer@flylouisville.com. Street and mailing address of Louisville International Airport Ambassador Program is P.O. Box 9129, Louisville, KY 40209-0129.

Louisville International Airport is a 1200 acres spread airport which consists of a passenger terminal of around 360,000 sq. ft. It has 23 boarding gates to serve the passengers. 5625 public parking are offered by the airport to the passengers for their convenience. Two parallel runways are provided at the airport. It serves to more those 3.2 million passengers per year. It provides a great platform for transfer of goods by cargo.

Five most important things one should know at the Louisville International Airport are- Firstly, it provides great experience through stunning collection of art. It displays a marvelous collection of pictures of flight. Secondly, it is the largest employment source of the city as it provides employment to a large number of people. It provides quality services with low fares to the customers attracting them towards the port. Thirdly, it generates a huge amount of revenue from the services provided by them. It provides a continuous service to the passengers.

Fourthly, vehicles are available easily to travel from the airport to the desired destination at economical fares. High quality facilities are available at the airport. Security for the passengers is provided to protect the passengers. It provides jobs and other employment opportunities.

Fifthly, it provides courteous services to the passengers for the growth of the port and to increase its popularity. Rental Cars, limousines, vans etc. are available from the port for the passengers to make the journey easy.

Ticket information

http://www.flylouisville.com/Airlines-and-Flight-Information/Purchase-Tickets.aspx

About the Airport

http://www.flylouisville.com/About-the-Airport/About-the-Airport.aspx

Various vehicles available to travel from airport to desired destination

http://www.flylouisville.com/Ground-Transportation/Ground-Transportation-Options.aspx#rentals

Formerly called Standiford Field, Louisville International Airport is the second busiest airport in the state of Kentucky, just after Cincinnati International airport. It also ranks third in North America and seventh in the world in the terms of total amount of cargo handled as home of UPS's international air-sorting hub. SDF now serves nonstop service to 28 destinations, making connections to cities around the world conveniently.

Where is the Louisville International Airport? Covering 1,200 acres of land, Louisville International Airport is a low-fare airport that attracts visitors within a 200-mile radium of the city. It's located in the city of Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky, just 10 minutes from downtown.

The street address of the airport is 600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, Kentucky, 40209. The mailing address is Louisville Regional Airport Authority P.O. Box 9129 Louisville, KY 40209.

SDF features one passenger terminal and two concourses A & B. At the lower level of the passenger terminal, you can find Arrivals, baggage claim, rental car and information counters. The airline ticketing desks, food & drink establishments and shops, Fort Knox Reception Room, ATM, Game room and Information Desk are accessible from the upper level.

The airport has 5,880 public parking spaces including a 4-level parking garage and a convenient credit-card-only parking lot adjacent to the passenger terminal. You can get to the garage from the lower level of the passenger terminal via a tunnel. There are three runways and over 62,000 linear feet of taxiways.

If you want to have a clear understanding of the airport and its surrounding area, study the following maps.

Louisville International Airport Terminal Map

http://www.flylouisville.com/Information-and-Assistance/Terminal-Map.aspx

Map of Hotels near Louisville International Airport

http://louisville.airporthotelguide.com/map.html

Louisville International Airport Parking Map

http://www.visitingdc.com/airports/louisville-airport-parking.asp

Direction Map of Louisville International Airport

http://www.ifly.com/louisville-international-airport/directions

Directions to the Louisville International Airport: As the airport is conveniently located at the intersection of I-65 and I-264, it is easily accessible from many directions. To get Louisville Airport directions, simply plug the Louisville airport address into Google Maps, Mapquest or your GRS system. Or, the following directions can also lead you to the location.

From Nashville or points south - For visitors coming from south or Nashville, you are suggested to take I-65 north to I-264 west (exit 131). Then follow the airport signs directly into the terminal.

From east or Lexington - If driving from east or Lexington, you should take I-64 west to I-264 west to Exit 11. Follow the airport signs to the terminal.

From west or St. Louis - If departing from west or St. Louis, take I-64 east to I-264 (Exit 1) to Exit 11. Follow the signs to the airport.

From northeast or Cincinnati - Coming from northeast or Cincinnati, you should take I-71 South to I-264 (left lane exit). Follow I-264 to Exit 11. The directional sings will direct you to the terminal.

From downtown Louisville - For visitors driving from downtown, you should head north on S 5th towards W Liberty Street. Take the first right onto W Liberty Street. Make a right at S First Street. Take a slight left to merge onto I-65 south towards Nashville. Get off at 131B exit towards airport. Follow the signs to airport.

From local streets - If you are driving from local streets, Preston Highway or Phillips Lane will get you into the airport. Head west on Phillips Lane and make a left onto the Freedom Way ramp (across from the Fairgrounds Gate 1). Follow the signs to the airport and parking lots.

For visitors who just fly to the airport, there are also many modes of ground transportation that can take you into various parts of Louisville. To explore ground transportation options at SDF, click here:

Ground Transportation Options at Louisville International Airport

http://www.flylouisville.com/Ground-Transportation/Ground-Transportation-Options.aspx