Bowman Field

KLOU / LOU

Louisville, US

KLOU (LOU) Bowman Field — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

15 official charts for Bowman Field (KLOU / LOU) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (15) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KLOU Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Bowman Field published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Airport Diagrams 1

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 2

Standard Terminal Arrivals (STAR) 7

Hot Spots & Warnings 2

Takeoff Minimums 1

Alternate Minimums 1

Additional Charts 1

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 7, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

Public use airport with control tower operating 0700-2200 LT. Medium intensity runway lighting activated on CTAF. Both runways have displaced thresholds and PAPI approach lighting systems.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL JET-A
Operating Hours
0700-2200 LT

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
No landing fee

PPL / GA Operations

Traffic pattern is left for all runways. Runway 06/24 has displaced threshold 847.7 ft on 06 end and 310.5 ft on 24 end. Runway 15/33 has displaced threshold 205.7 ft on 15 end and 341 ft on 33 end. MIRL runway lighting activated on CTAF 119.5.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 7, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

8 frequencies
Tower
119.500
MHz
TWR
Ground
121.800
MHz
GND
ATIS
112.200
MHz
ATIS
Clearance
118.900
MHz
CLNC DEL
CTAF
119.500
MHz
CTAF
UNICOM
122.950
MHz
UNICOM
RDO
122.200
MHz
LOUISVILLE RDO
A/D
123.675
MHz
LOUISVILLE APP/DEP
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KLOU (LOU) Bowman Field?

We list 15 official charts for KLOU, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KLOU?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KLOU (LOU) Bowman Field are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KLOU free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.