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LOU       BOWMAN FIELD       LOUISVILLE       KY
  Time Zone: ET 
Lat: N 3813.7     Long: W 08539.8     Elev: 546     Var: +04  Longest Runway: 4326
Clr Del: 118.9       Dept. ATIS: 118.27     Arr. ATIS: 118.27   Ground: 121.8     Tower: 119.5

FBO info for KLOU:      
Our goals for 'Business Aviation' are to provide our customers with exceptional services by quantifying their two most valuable assets, people and time, through aircraft charter, sales and flight service operations. We provide aircraft detailing, hangar space, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, gourmet catering, complimentary newspapers, Starbucks coffee and WSI.
Ph: 502-292-4800   website E-Mail Louisville Executive Aviation Fax: 502-292-5211 Freq: 129.85
CENTRAL AMER. AIR Ph: 502-458-3211 Fax: 502-458-1109 Freq: 122.95


FBO's at nearby airports who want your business:
KJVY

Aircraft Specialists, located 6 miles north of downtown Louisville, is capable of serving any corporate or charter need. Our FAA certified repair station provides experienced jet and piston maintenance. We offer catering, rental cars, hotel reservations, internet, crew cars, weather and flight planning center, and the best fuel prices around. Call ahead and experience our hospitality.
Ph: 1-800-356-3723 E-Mail KJVY Fax: 1-812-246-4365 Freq: 128.90

 Runway & Approach Info
  Rwy  
    Length    
  Land Dist Avail  
  Approach*  
    Rwy  
Length
  Land Dist Avail  
 Approach* 
06
4326x75  3513'          
 
  
24
  4326x75  4019'          
 
15
3579x75  3373'          
 
  
33
  3579x75  3238'          
 
 * only ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF approaches to a specific runway are shown

Runway Weight Capability   (lbs.)
Runway IDSingle WheelDouble WheelDouble Tandem WheelDual Double Wheel
06/2430,000N/AN/AN/A
15/3330,000N/AN/AN/A


Database effective date: 02/09/2012

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Airport Diagram of KLOU
Facility Name: BOWMAN FIELD
City Name: LOUISVILLE
County: JEFFERSON
State abbrev: KY
State Name: KENTUCKY
   
Ownership: PUBLICLY OWNED
Use: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Owner's Name: REG APT AUTH LOU & JEFF CO
Address: P O BOX 9129
 LOUISVILLE, KY 40209-0129
Owner's Phone: 502-368-6524
  
Manager's Name:
Address: 3345 ROGER SCHUPP STREET
 LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
Phone: 502-458-1475
   
FAA Region: SOUTHERN
FAA Field Office: MEM

September 2004 - Photo by Ken Figa

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Sunrise / Sunset times for:
BOWMAN FIELD
Date: Sunrise Sunset
January 01, 2012 9:0018:33
February 01, 2012 8:4819:05
March 01, 2012 8:1419:37
April 01, 2012 7:2720:07
May 01, 2012 6:4520:35
June 01, 2012 6:2121:01
July 01, 2012 6:2321:10
August 01, 2012 6:4620:52
September 01, 2012 7:1320:11
October 01, 2012 7:3919:24
November 01, 2012 8:1018:42
December 01, 2012 8:4118:23

 Airport Facilities
Airport Attendance Schedule: 7 Days A Week 0600-2200
Airport Status: OPERATIONAL (This Status can change at any time - please check NOTAMS)
Airport Lighting Schedule: DUSK-DAWN; ACTVT MIRL RYS 06/24 & 15/33 - CTAF.
Airport Storage Available: Tie Downs, Hanger
Extra Services Available: Air Freight, Avionics, Cargo Handling, CharterCharter, Flight Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales
Wind Indicator: YES - (lighted)
Control Tower: YES
CTAF Frequency: 119.500
Unicom Frequency: 122.950
Rotating Beacon Color: CLEAR-GREEN (Light Land Airport)
Segmented Circle: NO
Landing Fee: NO

Airport Services
Type of Fuel Available: Grade 100LL, JET A (freeze point -40C)
Airframe Repair Service: MAJOR
Power Plant Repair Service: MAJOR

Geographic Data
Latitude: N3813.7   Longitude: W08539.8  (ESTIMATED)
Arpt Elevation: 546ft (SURVEYED)
Magnetic Variation: 04W
5 miles SE of LOUISVILLE
Traffic Pattern Altitude:
Sectional Chart: ST LOUIS

  Aircraft Data
Operations (reported)
YearlyAvg. Daily
General Aviation transient: 3623899
General Aviation Local: 3322891
Air Taxi: 398011
Commercial: 00
Commuter: 00
Military: 8982
Aircraft based on Field
General Aviation Singles: 161
General Aviation Multi: 38
Jet Aircraft: 0
General Aviation Helicopters: 1
Military Aircraft: 0
Gliders: 0
Ultralights: 0

  FAA Services
FSS on field: NO
FSS tie-in: LOUISVILLE; CTC LOUISVILLE RADIO FOR AIRPORT ADVISORY SERVICE ON 119.5 WHEN TOWER IS CLSD.
FSS Phone: 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Who issues Notams: LOU
Notam D service at airport: YES
ARTCC Name: INDIANAPOLIS
 
  Federal Status
Airport Certification:
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Index: None
Airport of Entry: No
Custom Landing Rights: YES
Joint Civil/Military: No
Military Landing rights: YES

Runway Identification: 06/24
Length: 4326 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPHALT-FAIR CONDITION
Edge lights: Medium Intensity


 

Runway: 06
 
Runway: 24
Mag heading:  64ºMag heading:  244º
Rwy Slope:  -.26% DownRwy Slope:  .26% Up
Approach:  Approach:  
Pattern:  Left TrafficPattern:  Left Traffic
Markings:  NONPRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings:  NONPRECISION INSTRUMENT
Marking Condition:  GOODMarking Condition:  GOOD
Arresting Dev:  Arresting Dev:  
Lat & Long:  N3813.5  W08540.2Lat. & Long.:  N3813.9  W08539.4
Elev:  542.1 ft. MSLElev:  531.0 ft. MSL
TCH:  48 ft. AGLTCH:  42 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path:  4.00 degreesVisual Glide Path:  3.80 degrees
Displaced Threshold:  813 feetDisplaced Threshold:  307 feet
Touchdown Zone:  YESTouchdown Zone:  YES
Touchdown Elev.:  546 feetTouchdown Elev.:  546 feet
Visual Glide Slope:  2-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope:  2-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
RVR Equipment:  RVR Equipment:  
RVV Equipment:  NORVV Equipment:  NO
Approach Lights:  Approach Lights:  
REIL:  NOREIL:  YES
Centerline Lights:  NOCenterline Lights:  NO
Touchdown lights:  NOTouchdown lights:  NO
Runway Catagory:  Utility Runway with a Visual ApproachRunway Catagory:  UTILITY RUNWAY WITH A NONPRECISION APPROACH
Obstructions:  TREESObstructions:  TREES
Marked:  NOT Marked/LightedMarked:  NOT Marked/Lighted
Clearance slope:  APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THLD OVER 65 FT TREE; DISTANCE 1140 FT - 235 FT LEFT.Clearance slope:  7:1; APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
Obstruction height:  53 feet AGLObstruction height:  27 feet AGL
Dist. from runway:  269 feetDist. from runway:  410 feet
Centerline offset:  70 left of centerlineCenterline offset:  0B
Comments:  +8 FT 6 INCH FENCE 956 FT FROM DSPLCD THLD; ROAD 992 FT FM DSPLCD THLD.Comments:  

Runway Identification: 15/33
Length: 3579 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPHALT-GOOD CONDITION
Edge lights: Medium Intensity


 

Runway: 15
 
Runway: 33
Mag heading:  147ºMag heading:  327º
Rwy Slope:  -.31% DownRwy Slope:  .31% Up
Approach:  Approach:  
Pattern:  Left TrafficPattern:  Left Traffic
Markings:  NONPRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings:  NONPRECISION INSTRUMENT
Marking Condition:  GOODMarking Condition:  GOOD
Arresting Dev:  Arresting Dev:  
Lat & Long:  N3813.9  W08540.1Lat. & Long.:  N3813.4  W08539.7
Elev:  538.2 ft. MSLElev:  527.0 ft. MSL
TCH:  31 ft. AGLTCH:  42 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path:  3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path:  3.00 degrees
Displaced Threshold:  206 feetDisplaced Threshold:  341 feet
Touchdown Zone:  YESTouchdown Zone:  YES
Touchdown Elev.:  545.4 feetTouchdown Elev.:  545.4 feet
Visual Glide Slope:  4-BOX VASI ON LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAYVisual Glide Slope:  4-BOX VASI ON LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY
RVR Equipment:  RVR Equipment:  
RVV Equipment:  NORVV Equipment:  NO
Approach Lights:  Approach Lights:  
REIL:  NOREIL:  YES
Centerline Lights:  NOCenterline Lights:  NO
Touchdown lights:  NOTouchdown lights:  NO
Runway Catagory:  Utility Runway with a Visual ApproachRunway Catagory:  UTILITY RUNWAY WITH A NONPRECISION APPROACH
Obstructions:  TREESObstructions:  TREES
Marked:  NOT Marked/LightedMarked:  NOT Marked/Lighted
Clearance slope:  12:1; APCH RATIO 22:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.Clearance slope:  8:1; APCH RATIO 14:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
Obstruction height:  22 feet AGLObstruction height:  54 feet AGL
Dist. from runway:  482 feetDist. from runway:  666 feet
Centerline offset:  62 left of centerlineCenterline offset:  80 feet left of centerline
Comments:  +9 FT FENCE 392 FT FROM DSPLCD THLD.Comments:  

Remarks
  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • 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.

  • Federal Agreements
  • NATIONAL PLAN OF INTEGRATED AIRPORT SYSTEMS (NPIAS)
  • GRANT AGREEMENTS UNDER FAAP/ADAP/AIP
  • SURPLUS PROPERTY AGREEMENT UNDER PUBLIC LAW 289
  • ASSURANCES PURSUANT TO TITLE VI, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
  • AGREEMENT UNDER DLAND OR DCLA HAS EXPIRED.

  • Airport Inspection Data
    Airport Inspected:: STATE - performed by STATE AERONAUTICAL PERSONNEL
    Inspection Date: 09/21/2010



    Airport Communications & Frequencies:
    ATIS Frequencies:   Hours(local) of Operation: CONTINUOUS
    118.275
    BOWMAN Tower Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: 0700-2200   
    119.5
    257.625
    BOWMAN Ground Frequencies:
    121.8
    Clearance Delivery Frequencies:
    118.9
    CTAF Frequency: 119.500
    Unicom Frequency: 122.950


    LOUISVILLE Primary Approach Frequencies:  
    123.675(WEST)
    132.075(EAST)
    327.0
    LOUISVILLE Primary Departure Frequencies:  
    123.675(WEST)
    132.075(EAST)
    327.0

    VFR Advisory Frequencies:
    119.5