Breaking News

November 5, 2025 at 7:40 a.m. ET:
At this time, Runway 11/29 is open at SDF and the airport is available for aircraft operations. TSA screening remains on-going this morning for departing passengers. Anyone scheduled to depart or arrive at SDF today is encouraged to closely monitor their flight status as delays and cancellations are likely following yesterday’s incident.

UPDATE November 4, 2025 at 11:45 p.m. ET:
“Any traveler scheduled to depart from or arrive to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) tomorrow, November 5, should closely monitor their flight status as delays and cancellations are likely following today’s aircraft incident involving UPS flight no. 2976. The airfield is expected to be available for passenger and cargo operations tomorrow.

Officials at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) have been in contact with the NTSB, who will be on-site tomorrow, November 5. Information regarding any media briefings following their arrival will be communicated accordingly.

Please follow SDF’s official X account, FlyLouisville, or FlyLouisville.com for additional information as it becomes available.”

November 4, 2025 at 6:24 p.m. ET:
“Officials at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) confirm an aircraft incident involving UPS MD-11, flight no. 2976 when departing the West Runway (17R/35L).

The following information is confirmed at this time:
AIRLINE: UPS Airlines
AIRCRAFT TYPE: MD-11
FLIGHT NUMBER: 2976
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS: 3 aboard aircraft
TIME OF ACCIDENT: Approximately 5:15 p.m. ET
DEPARTURE AIRPORT: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
DESTINATION AIRPORT: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

IMPACT ON AIRPORT OPERATIONS: All departing flights scheduled for tonight, November 4 have been cancelled. Please check directly with your airline for the latest updates, rebooking options, and flight status information.”

Please follow SDF’s official X account, FlyLouisville, or FlyLouisville.com for additional information as it becomes available.”