KBOW Bartow Executive Airport
Bartow Executive Airport (BOW) is a towered general-aviation airport in Bartow, Florida, at 125 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 05/23 (5,001 ft), 09L/27R (5,000 ft), 09R/27L (4,416 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KBOW · FAA BOW · IATA BOW |
|---|---|
| Location | Bartow, FL · 27.9434, -81.7834 |
| Elevation | 125 ft MSL (38 m) |
| Tower | 121.2 MHz |
| AWOS | 123.775 MHz |
| FAA charts | 7 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KBOW METAR and TAF
METAR KBOW 010515Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM FEW037 FEW050 23/23 A3014 RMK AO2 PWINO| Wind | From 070° at 5 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 3,700 ft, Few 5,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 23°C (73°F) / 23°C (73°F) · spread 0°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.14 inHg (1021 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (070° true at 5 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 05: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 23: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 09L: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 27R: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 09R: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 27L: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
KBOW does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 5,001 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 09L / 27R | 5,000 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 09R / 27L | 4,416 × 150 ft | asphalt | No |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | TAMPA APP/DEP | 120.65 |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 123.775 |
| CTAF | 121.2 | |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Tower | 121.2 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KBOW before you fly.
FAA charts for KBOW — d-TPP 2611
7 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 4
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 05Revised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 09LRevised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 23Revised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 27RRevised this cycle
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
- ALTERNATE MINIMUMSRevised this cycle
KBOW on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.