Bowman Field

KLOU / LOU

Louisville, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 10:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
3kt
330°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.13
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLOU 161053Z 33003KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01670156

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.13 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.59 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (546 ft)
Pressure Alt
336 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 707 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LOU
06
24
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 4,357 ft 75 ft ASP 60°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 3.0kt
90° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
3,579 ft 75 ft ASPH-G 143°
↑ 3.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bowman Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLOU
IATA Code: LOU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 546 ft MSL

Location

City: Louisville
Country: US
Latitude: 38.228001°
Longitude: -85.663696°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 4,357 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 3,579 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

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About Bowman Field

Bowman Field (KLOU/LOU) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Louisville, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 546 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (06/24, 15/33) with ASP and ASPH-G surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.