The Louisville International Airport is now called Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Louisville Regional Airport Authority officials on Wednesday approved the name change to honor the boxing icon, humanitarian and Louisville native.
Mayor Greg Fischer was among local luminaries at the meeting, where some praised Ali’s contributions to both his sport and his hometown. Others speculated the name change will bring a significant impact to the community.
Louisville Regional Airport Authority Executive Director Dan Mann pledged $100,000 from his office to cover the branding of the name change.
The locator key will remain SDF, however.
The airport is the seventh busiest in the world, in terms of cargo handled, thanks to it serving as a major hub for United Parcel Service. For passengers, it offers nonstop service to 33 destinations. Just last week, Southwest Airlines announced daily nonstop service from Louisville to Dallas Love Field (DAL).
Source: WAVE
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