KLOU · LOU
Bowman Field
Louisville, KentuckyElevation 546 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 0660°T
Landing length (LDA)3,469 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,047 / 4,357 / 4,316 ft
Displaced threshold848 ft
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24240°T
Landing length (LDA)3,856 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,509 / 4,357 / 4,165 ft
Displaced threshold310 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
15/33
RWY 15144°T
Landing length (LDA)3,373 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,238 / 3,579 / 3,579 ft
Displaced threshold206 ft
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33324°T
Landing length (LDA)3,125 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,373 / 3,579 / 3,466 ft
Displaced threshold342 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Bowman Field is in Louisville, Kentucky. Field elevation 546 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerJORGIE DERMODY
Manager phone502-243-7305
AttendedDaily, 0700–2200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKLOU / LOU
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.2280, -85.6637
Distance from city5 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF119.500
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.675
LOUISVILLE APP/DEP
A/D
112.2
ATIS
ATIS
118.9
CLNC DEL
CLD
119.5
CTAF
CTAF
121.8
GND
GND
122.2
LOUISVILLE RDO
RDO
119.5
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
›6 FT PATH & GOLF CARTS.
›AMGR CELL 502-458-1475.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT DURG DALGT HR.
›ADCUS FLT NOTIFICATION SVC AVBL.
›OBSTNS & TREES IN ALL APCH SFCS.
›COMPASS ROSE LCTD AT ADMIN BLDG NOT FOR COMPASS CALIBRATION USE.
›TRNG OPS NA WHEN ATCT CLSD.
›STAGE 3 COMPLIANCE RQRD FOR TURBOJET; PPR OVR 30000 LB GWT - AMGR.
›NOISE ABATEMENT: NO PRACTICE APCH MON-SAT 2200-0700. SUN 2200-0900, OR WHEN TWR CLSD.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 06/24 & 15/33 - CTAF.
›+8 FT FENCE 188 FT FM RWY END; 394 FT FM DTHR.
›8 FT FENCE 108 FT FM RWY END; 956 FT FM DTHR. ROAD 159 FT FM RWY END; 1007 FT FM DTHR.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC SDF ATCT 502-375-7499.
›24 HR PPR FOR MIL ROTARY WING.
›CLEAR 33:1 APCH TO DTHR.
›CLEAR 53:1 APCH TO DTHR.
›CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KLOU have a METAR?
Yes. KLOU is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KLOU have a TAF?
When KLOU issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KLOU?
KLOU sits at 546 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KLOU?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.