Bowman Field — Louisville, United States
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Distance & flight time from LOU
Bowman Field
Bowman Field, coded LOU, is a historic general aviation airport in Louisville, Kentucky, notable as one of the oldest continuously operating commercial airports in the United States, dating to 1919. While Louisville's commercial airline traffic moved to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) decades ago, LOU retains a rich aviation heritage with an Art Deco-style terminal and hangars, and today serves corporate jets, flight training, charter operators, and vintage aircraft enthusiasts. It sits closer to downtown Louisville than SDF, making it popular for business aviation. LOU's history includes ties to early airmail routes and military flight training, reflecting its long-standing role in American aviation development.
Runways at Bowman Field (LOU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4358 ft (1328 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 3580 ft (1091 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASPH-G |
Radio frequencies for Bowman Field (LOU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | LOUISVILLE APP/DEP | 123.675 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 112.2 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.9 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.5 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| RDO | LOUISVILLE RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.5 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Bowman Field (LOU)
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 8.9 km (5.5 mi)
- Godman Army Air Field (FTK) — 44.7 km (27.8 mi)
- Blue Grass Airport (LEX) — 94.9 km (59.0 mi)
- Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) — 116.8 km (72.6 mi)
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) — 125.7 km (78.1 mi)
- Monroe County Airport (BMG) — 131.4 km (81.6 mi)
- Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) — 142.5 km (88.5 mi)
- Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) — 145.4 km (90.3 mi)
LOU is Bowman Field, a historic general-aviation airport in Louisville, Kentucky, distinct from the city's main commercial airport SDF. Searchers should know LOU has no scheduled airline flights, only charter and private aviation.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bowman Field?
The IATA code for Bowman Field is LOU.
What is the ICAO code for Bowman Field?
The ICAO code for Bowman Field is KLOU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.