Bowman Field (LOU): Codes, Runways & Location
Bowman Field (IATA: LOU · ICAO: KLOU) is a medium-sized airport serving Louisville, United States. It lies at 38.2280° N, 85.6637° W, 546 ft (166 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bowman Field
Bowman Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Louisville in United States. It is identified by the IATA code LOU and the ICAO code KLOU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bowman Field has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1328 m (4358 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 546 ft (166 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) about 9 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,328 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowman Field
Where is Bowman Field located?
Bowman Field is located in Louisville, United States. Its coordinates are 38.2280° N, 85.6637° W.
What is the airport code for Bowman Field?
Bowman Field has an IATA code of LOU and an ICAO code of KLOU.
How long is the runway at Bowman Field?
Bowman Field's longest runway is about 1328 m (4358 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Bowman Field have?
Bowman Field has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bowman Field a major airport?
Bowman Field is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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