AirNav: KLOU - Bowman Field Airport

KLOU

Bowman Field Airport
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 28 NOVEMBER 2024

Location

FAA Identifier:	LOU
Lat/Long:	38-13-40.7425N 085-39-49.4966W 38-13.679042N 085-39.824943W 38.2279840,-85.6637491 (estimated)
Elevation:	545.6 ft. / 166.3 m (surveyed)
Variation:	04W (2010)
From city:	5 miles SE of LOUISVILLE, KY
Time zone:	UTC -5 (UTC -4 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code:	40207

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Activation date:	04/1940
Control tower:	yes
ARTCC:	INDIANAPOLIS CENTER
FSS:	LOUISVILLE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	LOU (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	0700-2200
Wind indicator:	lighted
Segmented circle:	no
Lights:	ACTVT MIRL RWY 06/24 & 15/33 - CTAF.
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.

Airport Communications

CTAF:	119.5
UNICOM:	122.95
ATIS:	124.15
WX ASOS:	118.275 (502-473-0693)
BOWMAN GROUND:	121.8 [0700-2200]
BOWMAN TOWER:	119.5 257.625 [0700-2200]
LOUISVILLE APPROACH:	132.075
LOUISVILLE DEPARTURE:	132.075
CLEARANCE DELIVERY:	118.9
VFR ADZY:	119.5
WX ASOS at SDF (5 nm SW):	PHONE 502-367-1492
WX AWOS-3 at JVY (9 nm NW):	118.575 (812-246-1278)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance	VOR name	Freq	Var
IIUr330/8.5	LOUISVILLE VORTAC	114.80	01E
FTKr038/24.1	FORT KNOX VOR/DME	109.60	01W
MYSr055/(34.0)	MYSTIC VOR	108.20	01W
FFTr277/(35.7)	FRANKFORT VOR	109.40	03W
EWOr360/35.8	NEW HOPE VOR/DME	113.95	01E

NDB name		Hdg/Dist		Freq		Var		ID
LAANG		348/5.2		414		04W		LK	.-.. -.-
GODMAN		045/21.9		396		03W		GOI	--. --- ..

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100LL JET-A
Parking:	hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:	HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen:	HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 6/24

Dimensions:

4358 x 75 ft. / 1328 x 23 m

Surface:

asphalt, in fair condition

Weight bearing capacity:

Single wheel:

30.0

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 6

RUNWAY 24

Latitude:

38-13.525513N

38-13.888932N

Longitude:

085-40.166995W

085-39.381940W

Elevation:

544.4 ft.

530.9 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

064 magnetic, 060 true

244 magnetic, 240 true

Displaced threshold:

848 ft.

310 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:4047 TODA:4357 ASDA:4316 LDA:3469

TORA:3509 TODA:4357 ASDA:4165 LDA:3856

Markings:

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

2-light PAPI on left (3.50 degrees glide path)

2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

10 ft. tree, 204 ft. from runway, 76 ft. right of centerline, 1:1 slope to clear
8 FT FENCE 108 FT FM RWY END; 956 FT FM DTHR. ROAD 159 FT FM RWY END; 1007 FT FM DTHR.

17 ft. tree, 388 ft. from runway, 80 ft. left of centerline, 11:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.

Runway 15/33

Dimensions:

3580 x 75 ft. / 1091 x 23 m

Surface:

asphalt, in fair condition

Weight bearing capacity:

Single wheel:

30.0

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 15

RUNWAY 33

Latitude:

38-13.882053N

38-13.407422N

Longitude:

085-40.108273W

085-39.664502W

Elevation:

538.7 ft.

518.8 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

148 magnetic, 144 true

328 magnetic, 324 true

Displaced threshold:

206 ft.

342 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:3238 TODA:3579 ASDA:3579 LDA:3373

TORA:3373 TODA:3579 ASDA:3466 LDA:3125

Markings:

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

2-light PAPI on left (3.50 degrees glide path)

2-light PAPI on left (3.25 degrees glide path)

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

7 ft. other, 262 ft. from runway, 214 ft. left of centerline, 8:1 slope to clear
+8 FT FENCE 188 FT FM RWY END; 394 FT FM DTHR.

8 ft. road, 289 ft. from runway, 263 ft. left of centerline, 11:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTH P O BOX 9129 LOUISVILLE, KY 40209-0129 Phone 502-368-6524
Manager:	JOSHUA WIEHEBRINK 3345 ROGER SCHUPP STREET LOUISVILLE, KY 40205 Phone 502-851-5906 502-851-5903

Additional Remarks

-	COMPASS ROSE LCTD AT ADMIN BLDG NOT FOR COMPASS CALIBRATION USE.
-	24 HR PPR FOR MIL ROTARY WING.
-	FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC SDF ATCT 502-375-7499.
-	NOISE ABATEMENT: NO PRACTICE APCH MON-SAT 2200-0700. SUN 2200-0900, OR WHEN TWR CLSD.
-	STAGE 3 COMPLIANCE RQRD FOR TURBOJET; PPR OVR 30000 LB GWT - AMGR.
-	TRNG OPS NA WHEN ATCT CLSD.
-	OBSTNS & TREES IN ALL APCH SFCS.
-	ADCUS FLT NOTIFICATION SVC AVBL.
-	BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT DURG DALGT HR.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 28 November 2024 at 0901Z to 26 December 2024 at 0900z.

STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
JMONY ONE (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (357KB)
JMONY ONE (RNAV), CONT.2		download (323KB)
LEDDL ONE (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (516KB)
MBELL FIVE (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (595KB)
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
RNAV (GPS) RWY 24		download (232KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 33		download (263KB)
NDB RWY 33		download (202KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (136KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (359KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KSDF - Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (5 nm SW)
KJVY - Clark Regional Airport (9 nm NW)
KFTK - Godman Army Airfield (24 nm SW)
KBRY - Samuels Field Airport (26 nm S)
KIMS - Madison Municipal Airport (33 nm N)

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Aerial photo
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Airport diagram

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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 26-Dec-2024

	Local (UTC-5)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	07:30	12:30
Sunrise	07:59	12:59
Sunset	17:28	22:28
Evening civil twilight	17:58	22:58

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	26-Dec-2024 05:42:15
Local (UTC-5)	26-Dec-2024 00:42:15

METAR

KLOU	260453Z 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC080 09/05 A3022 RMK AO2 RAB34 SLP235 P0000 T00940050 401280061
KSDF 4nm SW	260456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 10/05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP234 T01000050 401390072 $
KJVY 9nm NW	260515Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM -RA FEW037 BKN055 OVC070 08/07 A3021 RMK AO2

TAF

KSDF
4nm SW

251731Z 2518/2624 09005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM260400 11004KT P6SM OVC080 PROB30 2606/2612 P6SM -RA OVC050

NOTAMs

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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Fuel Prices

Comments

ASRI 129.85
toll-free 866-292-8401
502-292-4800
[web site]
[email]

Louisville Executive Aviation has brought together a winning team of people with specialized skills from Customer Service Representatives to professional Line Service Technicians. We offer the highest standard of service in a safe and timely manner. Our common goal is to make your travel to Louisville a hassle-free and pleasurable experience.

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100LL

Jet A

$6.85

$6.63

$5.75

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GUARANTEED

MEMBERS
ONLY
Discounts

5 read write

Alternatives at nearby airports
IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KLOU but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KLOU.

Located at KJVY

ASRI 129.275
812-246-5491
[web site]
[email]

At KJVY (Clark Regional Airport), 9 miles NNW

Located 10 miles from downtown Louisville Honaker Aviation is the best alternative to KSDF and KLOU. Over 80,000 sq ft of hangar space and 3,000 sq ft of lobby space make it the Best FBO to choose from in the Louisville area. We have the largest pilot lounge in the area featuring free fountain drinks, flat screens, and wifi. We put the service back into the meaning of Full Service FBO. Our concierge services can provide hotel rooms, limo service, crew transportation, catering even tee times. Quick turns are our specialty. Stop in and give us a try.

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Located at KJVY

	100LL		Jet A
FS		$6.90		$6.95
GUARANTEED

6 read write

Located at KJVY

ASRI 128.90
toll-free 877-589-3835
812-246-4696
[web site]
[email]

At KJVY (Clark Regional Airport), 9 miles NNW

Louisville's Highest Ranked Full Service FBO located minutes from downtown. Our FBO provides ground and concierge services to make your travel experience a pleasure. Come in and experience our hospitality. Make ASI your preferred FBO for the Kentucky Derby!

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Located at KJVY

	100LL		Jet A
FS		$6.87		$6.93
SS		$6.07		---
GUARANTEED

5 read write

FS=Full service
SS=Self service

Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

Louisville Aviation

502-905-8747
[web site]
[email]

Flight training, Aircraft rental, Aerial tours / aerial sightseeing, Aircraft charters, Aerial photography, Aircraft cleaning / washing / detailing, Aviation accessories, Aircraft management, ...

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Where to Eat: Catering, Restaurants, Food shops

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

Le Relais Restaurant

502-451-9020

no information available

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Bearno's Little Sicily Pizza

502-458-8605

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