Meetings and Events
Proposed Bowman Field Airport Area Safety Program
The proposed Bowman Field Airport Area Safety Program has been designed to comply with new, more stringent FAA safety standards that are now in effect at Bowman Field to protect aircraft and surrounding neighborhoods and to minimize, as much as possible, the new standard's impact on our neighbors' trees.
Please note that despite rumors...
- There are NO current or future plans to add a runway or extend the two existing runways at Bowman Field.
- Complying with the FAA safety standards that are new to Bowman Field will NOT allow larger/heavier aircraft to use the airfield.
- These safety standards will NOT change the altitude at which aircraft arrive or depart Bowman Field; the standards simply provide an extra cushion of airspace for safety.
Visit this link for a document that includes a map of the areas where trees might be impacted by the new safety standards. The document also includes frequently asked questions and answers about the proposed program—including those from our neighbors. (updated on 1/18/12)
Visit this link to the FAA site (beginning on page 100) for more information about departure surfaces.
Visit this link for the DRAFT proposal of the Bowman Field Airport Area Safety Program
January 4, 2012 Presentation - Bowman Field Airport Area Safety Program
Airport Layout Plan - Sheet 2
Make Your Special Event a High-Flying Occasion at Bowman Field!
Bowman Field's historic, renovated and fully air-conditioned Administration Building Lobby is perfect for a unique party, reception or meeting!
Policy for Meetings and Events
The LRAA Board has adopted a policy for special events for Bowman Field meaning those events that are other than routine, aviation-related activities. This policy reflects the Authority's commitment to operate Bowman Field under a philosophy of public service—being a good neighbor to our surrounding communities.
Visit this link for LRAA's Policy for Special Event Use of Bowman Field.
For more information contact Darrell Watson at (502) 363-8509.
Upcoming Events
Bowman Briefings
Quarterly Bowman Briefings are scheduled to communicate issues and plans that affect Bowman Field to the airport's tenants and neighbors. Winter, spring, summer and fall meetings are held in the evenings at the historic Aero Club. Visit this link for an updated schedule.