Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Introduces Streamlined Parking Experience with Metropolis

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Introduces Streamlined Parking Experience with Metropolis

New ticketless parking experience gives travelers a faster, more convenient way to park at SDF

The Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) today announced an expanded partnership with Metropolis, the leader in applied AI and the developer of the nation's fastest-growing airport mobility and modernization platform. SDF now offers Metropolis' ticketless parking experience to the more than four million travelers who pass through the airport each year.

The new parking system, powered by Metropolis' computer vision technology and world-class operational expertise, allows drivers to enter and exit airport parking lots without pulling a ticket or stopping at a kiosk, simplifying their travels from the start. After a one-time sign-up, travelers can drive in and out of the parking garage and all lots with payment processed automatically and receipts sent electronically linking their vehicle's license plate to their account for an easy, convenient experience. SDF travelers can also continue to register for parking in advance, creating a more convenient and predictable journey before they even arrive at the airport.

To use the new experience, travelers visit app.metropolis.io, download the Metropolis app or scan a QR code at any parking lot entrance to sign-up. Frequent parkers at SDF and other travelers are encouraged to register now to help ensure a smooth experience for their visit to the airport. Registration takes less than a minute and only requires a phone number, license plate and payment method. Manual and cash payment options will remain available for travelers who do not sign-up for the new system.

"SDF is one of the fastest-growing airports in the country and a critical hub for both passengers and cargo, which makes it exactly the kind of environment where our technology delivers the most value," said Peter Fisher, Co-Founder of Metropolis. "As SDF continues to grow, we're proud to expand on our partnership to bring our drive-in drive-out experience to the Louisville region, helping travelers move through the airport with greater ease while equipping SDF with a modern platform to keep pace with that growth."

Located just minutes from downtown Louisville, SDF serves travelers across Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with eight airlines offering nonstop service to more than 40 destinations. This partnership with Metropolis comes at a time of record growth for the airport - SDF logged its third-busiest year ever for passenger traffic in 2025. The airport is also in the midst of a major transformation with the SDF Next Program, a more than $1 billion capital improvement program designed to modernize the terminal and airfield and deliver a best-in-class passenger experience. SDF's partnership with Metropolis brings an improved parking experience to its customers as part of this broader commitment to modernizing the passenger journey.

Louisville is a major center for commerce, tourism and logistics, and SDF plays a vital role in connecting the region to the rest of the country. Home to UPS Worldport, SDF is also the No. 1 busiest cargo airport in North America and Top 5 in the world, making operational efficiency and technology a critical part of its continued leadership. Its scale and role as a gateway for both passengers and cargo make SDF a natural fit for Metropolis' technology and operational expertise.

Metropolis already has a significant presence across the Louisville region and Kentucky, with nearly 150,000 active members across the state - approximately 10% of all licensed drivers in Kentucky - and thousands of new members joining each month. Metropolis also operates parking and valet services at UofL Health - Jewish Hospital Garage. The expanded partnership with SDF builds on this growing footprint, bringing Metropolis' ticketless parking experience to one of the region's most important transportation hubs.

The partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between the two entities: SP+, a Metropolis company, has proudly managed parking operations at SDF for years, and earlier this year, Metropolis launched reservations through its AeroParker reservations product. Now, Metropolis' technology will enable seamless reservations and payments across SDF's parking facilities while giving the airport a centralized platform to manage operations more efficiently. The platform provides actionable insights and tools to optimize operations and support revenue growth as the airport continues to expand. Powered by Metropolis' computer vision technology and world-class operational expertise, the partnership will streamline one of the first and last touchpoints of the passenger journey, allowing the airport team to focus on delivering an exceptional passenger experience.

In addition to learning about parking rates and lot availability, travelers can also find out more about Metropolis' new ticketless parking system including the most Frequently Asked Questions at SDFPark.com.

SDF joins a growing network of airports across the country, from San Antonio to Hawaii's Big Island, that have adopted Metropolis' state-of-the-art technology. Metropolis runs world-class operations at approximately 75 airports nationwide and continues to expand its end-to-end airport mobility platform, which spans parking, reservations, baggage services, and more.

About Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Owned and operated by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is the state's premier airport, serving more Kentuckians annually than any other airport in the Commonwealth. Eight commercial passenger airlines offer nonstop service to more than 40 nonstop destinations from Louisville. SDF is home to UPS Worldport, moving millions of tons of products each year, making it the no. 1 busiest cargo airport in North America and Top 5 in the world. Aviation is an economic powerhouse for the region that generates $12.8 billion in economic impact every year. One in 8 jobs is generated by SDF and Bowman Field and their aviation partners. Visit www.FlyLouisville.com to learn more.

About Metropolis

Metropolis is the leader in applied AI and the developer of the nation's fastest-growing airport mobility and modernization platform. Each year, its technology interacts with more than 50 million customers and processes over $5 billion in payments. One of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States, Metropolis adds more than 1 million new Members each month.

Metropolis is defining the Recognition Economy, a new age of personalized intelligence where presence replaces devices and credentials as the foundation for a more intuitive, connected, and human world. Its computer vision platform eliminates friction from daily life, enables checkout-free payments, and unlocks seamless, predictive, and personalized experiences across the real world.

Metropolis is a two-time CNBC Disruptor 50 winner (2025, 2026) and was named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies in 2026. Today, Metropolis' proprietary AI powers the largest parking network in the United States, spanning more than 4,500 locations across 40 countries. To learn more, please visit www.Metropolis.io.