KLOU — Bowman FLD
Louisville, KY · Elevation 545.5 ft · 38.2280, -85.6637
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,358 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | Medium intensity | 06 64° / 24 244° | 06 PAPI (2-light, left) / 24 PAPI (2-light, left) | 06 848 ft / 24 310 ft |
| 15/33 | 3,580 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 15 148° / 33 328° | 15 PAPI (2-light, left) / 33 PAPI (2-light, left) | 15 206 ft / 33 342 ft |
Frequencies
- CTAF/VFR ADZY
- 119.5 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 119.5 MHz — Bowman Tower (0700-2200)
- TWR
- 257.625 MHz — Bowman Tower (0700-2200)
- GND
- 121.8 MHz — Bowman Ground
- CLD
- 118.9 MHz — Bowman Clearance Delivery
- ATIS
- 124.15 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 132.075 MHz — Louisville Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 327 MHz — Louisville Approach/Departure
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL 0700-2200
- Magnetic variation
- 4°W (2010)
- Flight service
- Louisville FSS (LOU) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- LOU ↗
Remarks (8)
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 06/24 & 15/33 - CTAF.
- 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.
- COMPASS ROSE LCTD AT ADMIN BLDG NOT FOR COMPASS CALIBRATION USE.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KLOU?
- The CTAF at KLOU is 119.5 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KLOU?
- KLOU has 2 runways; the longest is 4,358 ft.
- Does KLOU have fuel?
- Yes — KLOU has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KLOU?
- Louisville FSS (LOU) serves KLOU. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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FAA chart, cycle 2609 (effective for ~28 days).
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