KLOU Bowman Field
Bowman Field (LOU) is a towered general-aviation airport in Louisville, Kentucky, at 546 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 06/24 (4,358 ft), 15/33 (3,580 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 KLOU · FAA LOU · IATA LOU |
|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY · 38.2280, -85.6637 |
| Elevation | 546 ft MSL (166 m) |
| Tower | 119.5 MHz |
| ATIS | 112.2 MHz |
| FAA charts | 13 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KLOU METAR and TAF
METAR KLOU 010453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 14/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP263 T01390111 402110106| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 11,000 ft · ceiling 11,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 14°C (57°F) / 11°C (52°F) · spread 3°C |
| Altimeter | 30.32 inHg (1027 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP263: sea-level pressure 1026.3 hPa · T01390111: temperature 13.9°C, dew point 11.1°C
KLOU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 4,358 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 15 / 33 | 3,580 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | LOUISVILLE APP/DEP | 123.675 |
| ATIS | 112.2 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 118.9 |
| CTAF | 119.5 | |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | LOUISVILLE RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | 119.5 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KLOU before you fly.
FAA charts for KLOU — d-TPP 2611
13 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 2
Arrivals (STAR) 7
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
- ALTERNATE MINIMUMS
- HOT SPOTRevised this cycle
KLOU 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.