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KLOU Bowman Field Airport
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 02 MAY 2013

Location

FAA Identifier: LOU
Lat/Long: 38-13-40.8000N / 085-39-49.4000W
38-13.680000N / 085-39.823333W
38.2280000 / -85.6637222
(estimated)
Elevation: 546 ft. / 166.4 m (surveyed)
Variation: 04W (2010)
From city: 5 miles SE of LOUISVILLE, KY
Time zone: UTC -4 (UTC -5 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 40207

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 04/1940
Sectional chart: ST LOUIS
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: INDIANAPOLIS CENTER
FSS: LOUISVILLE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
CTC LOUISVILLE RADIO FOR AIRPORT ADVISORY SERVICE ON 119.5 WHEN TOWER IS CLSD.
NOTAMs facility: LOU (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: 0700-2200
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: no
Lights: ACTVT MIRL RYS 06/24 & 15/33 - CTAF.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
International operations: customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

CTAF: 119.5
UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 118.275
WX ASOS: PHONE 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-ADV: 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
BQM at fieldBOWMAN VOR/DME112.2004W
IIUr330/8.5LOUISVILLE VORTAC114.8001E
ABBr182/21.7NABB VORTAC112.4001E
FTKr038/24.2FORT KNOX VOR/DME109.6001W
MYSr055/(34.0)MYSTIC VOR108.2001W
FFTr277/(35.7)FRANKFORT VOR109.4003W
EWOr360/35.8NEW HOPE VOR/DME110.8001E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
GODMAN045/21.939603WGOI --. --- ..

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: 4326 x 75 ft. / 1319 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: 38-13.527783N38-13.888690N
Longitude: 085-40.161770W085-39.382598W
Elevation: 542.1 ft.528.2 ft.
Gradient: 0.4%0.4%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 064 magnetic, 060 true244 magnetic, 240 true
Displaced threshold: 813 ft.307 ft.
Declared distances: TORA:4047 TODA:4357 ASDA:4316 LDA:3469TORA:3509 TODA:4357 ASDA:4165 LDA:3856
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 2-light PAPI on left (4.00 degrees glide path)2-light PAPI on left (3.80 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 53 ft. trees, 269 ft. from runway, 70 ft. left of centerline
+8 FT 6 INCH FENCE 956 FT FROM DSPLCD THLD; ROAD 992 FT FM DSPLCD THLD.		27 ft. trees, 410 ft. from runway, 7:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Runway 15/33

Dimensions: 3579 x 75 ft. / 1091 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 30.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
Gradient: NW.
RUNWAY 15  RUNWAY 33
Latitude: 38-13.882080N38-13.407480N
Longitude: 085-40.108262W085-39.664568W
Elevation: 538.2 ft.518.1 ft.
Gradient: 0.7%0.6% UP
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 147 magnetic, 143 true327 magnetic, 323 true
Displaced threshold: 206 ft.341 ft.
Declared distances: TORA:3238 TODA:3579 ASDA:3579 LDA:3373TORA:3373 TODA:3579 ASDA:3466 LDA:3125
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 22 ft. trees, 482 ft. from runway, 62 ft. left of centerline, 12:1 slope to clear
+9 FT FENCE 392 FT FROM DSPLCD THLD.		54 ft. trees, 666 ft. from runway, 80 ft. left of centerline, 8:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO 14:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

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: STEVEN PETTY
3345 ROGER SCHUPP STREET
LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
Phone 502-458-1475

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 195
Single engine airplanes: 159
Multi engine airplanes: 34
Jet airplanes: 1
Helicopters: 1
    
Aircraft operations: avg 204/day *
49% transient general aviation
45% local general aviation
5% air taxi
1% military
* for 12-month period ending 31 August 2010

Additional Remarks

- COMPASS ROSE LOCATED AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IS NOT FOR ACFT COMPASS CALIBRATION USE.
- STAGE 3 COMPLIANCE RQRD FOR TURBOJET ACFT; PPR FOR ALL ACFT OVER 30000 LBS GWT. CALL AMGR 502-368-6524 FOR PPR.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD TRNG OPNS PROHIBITED.
- NMRS OBSTNS, PRIMARLIY TREES IN ALL RY APCH SFCS.
- FLT NOTIFICATION SERVICE(ADCUS) AVBL.
- BE ALERT FOR BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT DURG DALGT HRS.
- RY 06, +24' BLDG, 262' RT OF RY END, VIOLATES 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFC.

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 between 2 May 2013 at 0901Z and 30 May 2013 at 0900Z.
 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
CHERI TWO **CHANGED**   download (193KB)
DARBY FOUR **CHANGED**   download (220KB)
REDSTONE TWO **CHANGED**   download (232KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
RNAV (GPS) RWY 24   download (247KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 33   download (218KB)
VOR RWY 24   download (214KB)
NDB RWY 33   download (180KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (18KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KSDF - Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (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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Aerial photo of KLOU (Bowman Field Airport)
Photo by Doug Eddins
Photo taken 29-Dec-2009
from PA-38 N2488C at 8,500 feet
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Airport diagram
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Diagram of KLOU (Bowman Field Airport)
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From to KLOU

Sunrise and sunset
Times for 18-May-2013
 Local
(UTC-4)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:0010:00
Sunrise06:3010:30
Sunset20:4800:48
Evening civil twilight21:1801:18

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  18-May-2013 11:28:10
Local (UTC-4)  18-May-2013 07:28:10
 
METAR
KLOU 180953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 19/17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP161 T01940172 TSNO
KSDF 
4nm SW 		180956Z 13004KT 9SM FEW045 BKN070 OVC080 19/17 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP158 T01940172
TAF
KSDF 
4nm SW 		180527Z 1806/1912 12003KT P6SM BKN045 FM181100 11004KT 6SM BR BKN026 FM181200 10003KT 6SM BR BKN021 FM181600 14005KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN035
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
Louisville Executive Aviation ASRI 129.85
toll-free 1-866-292-8401
502-292-4804
[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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AirBoss™ fuel program   NATA Safety 1st   U.S. Government AIR Card®   WSI Pilotbrief   Contract Fuel   Colt International   Jet Fleet International   UVair   WingPoints™ Rewards   Courtesy car   Courtesy shuttle   Enterprise Rent-A-Car   Hertz   FAA Authorized Chart Agent   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   Wheelchair Accessible   Better Business Bureau  
 
Phillips 66
100LL Jet A
FS $7.15 $5.90 
SS $6.40 $5.90 
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 Central American Airways
 UNICOM 122.95
502-458-3211
toll-free 1-800-458-3212
[web site]
[email]		 Central American Airways offers aviation fuel service, a remolded facility, and on-site Hertz car rental. We have a Certified Repair Station, skilled Aircraft Charter Service,and experienced Line Service Fleet. Our FBO is located in walking distance of several restaurants,with a crew car available.
 
U.S. Government AIR Card®   Contract Fuel   Colt International   Shell Aviation Contract Fuel   UVair   Shell AeroClass   Courtesy car   Avis   Hertz   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)  
 
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100LL Jet A
FS $7.05 $5.80 
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FS=Full service
SS=Self service
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

 Business Name   Contact   Services / Description Comments
 Louisville Aviation
 502-905-8747
[web site]
[email]		 Flight training, Aircraft rental, Aerial tours / aerial sightseeing, Aircraft charters, Aviation accessories, Pilot supplies
 
National Association of Flight Instructors   National Business Aviation Association  
 
More info about Louisville Aviation
 
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Where to Eat: Catering, Restaurants, Food shops

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
Le Relais Restaurant 502-451-9020
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Bearno's Little Sicily Pizza 502-458-8605
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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Bowman Field Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Bowman Field Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.  
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AirNav users who flew into KLOU have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
BRECKINRIDGE INN 1.6 59-85
DAYS INN LOUISVILLE AIRPORT FAIR AND EXPO CENTER 5.8 47-55
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA LOUISVILLE - DUTCHMAN 1.2 51-56
HYATT REGENCY LOUISVILLE 5.3 194-274
HOLIDAY INN LOUISVILLE NORTH - CLARKSVILLE 6.3 90-150
BAYMONT INN & SUITES LOUISVILLE EAST 4.5 68-76
HAWTHORN SUITES BY WYNDHAM LOUISVILLE EAST 2.1 129-139
QUALITY INN AND SUITES 1.4 70-100
 

Other hotels near Bowman Field Airport

Miles Price ($)
TRAVELODGE LOUISVILLE AIRPORT 1.4 54-64
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA LOUISVILLE - ST. MATTHEWS 1.9 51-61
BEST WESTERN PLUS AIRPORT EAST/EXPO CENTER 2.1 62-82
RED ROOF INN LOUISVILLE FAIR AND EXPO 2.3 60-80
CANDLEWOOD LOUISVILLE AIRPORT 2.9 90-140
SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAY LOUISVILLE EAST 3.6 49-50
BROWNSBORO INN/LOUISVILLE EAST 3.8 54-75
RAMADA DOWNTOWN NORTH 3.8 55-99
SLEEP INN AND SUITES AIRPORT 4.2 79-89
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES LOUISVILLE AIRPORT & EXPO 4.3 149-189
RED ROOF INN LOUISVILLE EAST - HURSTBOURNE 4.4 47-52
DAYS INN HURSTBOURNE 4.4 
RED ROOF INN LOUISVILLE EXPO AIRPORT 4.5 61-67

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport. 		    

Hotels in other cities near Bowman Field Airport

7 in Jeffersonville, IN
91 in Louisville
1 in Jeffersontown
6 in Clarksville, IN
2 in New Albany, IN
4 in Brooks
4 in Sellersburg, IN
8 in Shepherdsville
5 in La Grange
 

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