KLOU -- Bowman Field

Louisville, KY, US

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Airport Communications

ATIS: 124.15
ASOS: 502-473-0693
BOWMAN TOWER: 119.5 (257.625)
BOWMAN GROUND: 121.8
LOUISVILLE APPROACH: 132.075 (327.0)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 118.9
CTAF: 119.5
UNICOM: 122.95
VFR ADZY: 119.5
ASOS at SDF (4.4 SW): 502-676-6814
AWOS-3T at JVY (9.4 N): 118.575, 812-246-1278
AWOS-3 at BRY (26.4 S): 119.925, 502-348-1867
AWOS-3 at IMS (33.3 N): 119.175, 812-866-1798
AWOS-3 at EKX (34.8 S): 118.55, 270-763-6433

Runways

Runway 06/24

Dimensions4358 x 75 feet / 1328 x 23 meters
Surface Asphalt / Grooved / in Excellent Condition
Weight Limits S-30
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 06 Runway 24
Coordinates N38°13.53' / W85°40.17'N38°13.89' / W85°39.38'
Elevation 544.4530.8
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 60° True240° True
Declared Distances TORA:4047 TODA:4357 ASDA:4316 LDA:3469TORA:3509 TODA:4357 ASDA:4165 LDA:3856
Markings Non-Precision Instrument in good conditionNon-Precision Instrument in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P2L (3.5° Glide Path Angle)P2L (3° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights
REIL Yes

Runway 15/33

Dimensions3580 x 75 feet / 1091 x 23 meters
Surface Asphalt / in Good Condition
Weight Limits S-30
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 15 Runway 33
Coordinates N38°13.88' / W85°40.11'N38°13.41' / W85°39.66'
Elevation 538.6518.7
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 144° True324° True
Declared Distances TORA:3238 TODA:3579 ASDA:3579 LDA:3373TORA:3373 TODA:3579 ASDA:3466 LDA:3125
Markings Non-Precision Instrument in good conditionNon-Precision Instrument in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P2L (3.5° Glide Path Angle)P2L (3.25° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights
REIL Yes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN38°13.68' / W85°39.82'
LocationLocated 5 miles SE of Louisville, KY. on 426 acres of land.
Elevation545.5 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation4° W

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateApril 1940
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleNo
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.INDIANAPOLIS
F.S.S.LOUISVILLE
NOTAMs FacilityLOU (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartST LOUIS
Airspace AnalysisNOT ANALYZED — Existed prior to 1959.
AttendanceALL/ALL/0700-2200
AirspaceCLASS D SVC 0700-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTH
P O BOX 9129
LOUISVILLE, KY 40209
502-368-6524
Manager
JORGIE DERMODY
3345 ROGER E SCHUPP STREET
LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
502-243-7305

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A
Transient StorageTiedowns, Hangar
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Bottled OxygenHIGH/LOW
Bulk OxygenHIGH/LOW
Other ServicesAIR AMBULANCE SERVICES, AVIONICS, CHARTER SERVICE, PILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL, AIRCRAFT SALES

Remarks

  • Stage 3 compliance rqrd for turbojet; Prior permission required over 30000 lb GWT - airport manager.
  • Trng operations NA when the control tower is closed.
  • Obstns & trees in all approach sfcs.
  • Adcus FLT notification service available.
  • Birds on & in the vicinity of airport durg dalgt hour.
  • Compass rose located at admin building not for compass calibration use.
  • 24 hour prior permission required for military rotary wing.
  • For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact SDF ATCT 502-375-7499.
  • Noise abatement: no practice approach MON-SAT 2200-0700. SUN 2200-0900, or when the tower is closed.
  • Activate MIRL runway 06/24 & 15/33 - CTAF.