Bowman Field, established in 1919, is one of the longest continuously operating, general aviation airports in the United States. It is conveniently located approximately five miles from downtown Louisville, KY. Bowman Field is situated on 426 acres. There are 17 buildings, including the historic art deco Administration Building that was built in 1929.
For specific directions from any location to Bowman Field, visit this link to Google maps.
Airfield Information
Aircraft operations (take offs and landings) totaled 79,793 in 2012.
Weight Limit: 30,000 lbs.
The airport consists of 2 runways. Runway lengths are as follows:
Runway 6-24
Threshold to threshold is 3,200 feet
End of pavement to end of pavement is 4,356 feet
Displacement on runway 6 threshold is 847 feet
Displacement on runway 24 is 309 feet.
Runway 15-33
Threshold to threshold is 3,032 feet
End of pavement to end of pavement is 3,579 feet
Displacement on runway 14 is 206 feet
Displacement on runway 32 is 341 feet.
For more detailed airfield information, visit www.gcr1.com/5010web/.
Aircraft
As of March 2013, there are 217 T-hangars for lease on the field.
Single-engine airplanes: 268
Multi-engine airplanes: 40
Jets: 11
Gliders: 3
Helicopters: 3
Aircraft based on the field: 325
Regional Airport Authority Contacts
LRAA
Mike Thompson
(502) 458-1475
Airfield Maintenance Supervisor
Email
T-Hangar Rental Information
Karen South
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Properties Dept.
(502) 363-8510
Email
T-Hangar Payment Address
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
P.O. Box 950107, Dept. 52332
Louisville, KY 40295-0107
General Correspondence Address
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
P.O. Box 9129
Louisville, KY 40209-0129
2011 Economic Impact Study
Louisville International Airport and Bowman Field comprise the largest employment center in Louisville Metro. Growth at the airports translates into additional jobs, payroll, business expenditures and construction projects, as well as generating additional local and state tax revenues for the region.
2011 combined Economic Impact report for Louisville International and Bowman Field
2011 Economic Impact report for Bowman Field
FAA Contact
FAA Air Traffic Control Tower
2710 Moran Avenue
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 582-5752
Other Contact Information
Bistro Le Relais Restaurant
Situated in the historic Bowman Field airport terminal, Bistro Le Relais offers a grand dining experience like no other in Louisville. Enjoy exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients and first-class service in a relaxed, intimate, 1940s art-deco atmosphere, reminiscent of the café from the movie “Casablanca.”
Tuesday – Sunday: Dinner served beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Reservations are recommended during the week and required for Friday and Saturday evenings. Handicap accessible.
For more information, call (502) 451-9020 or visit http://www.lerelaisrestaurant.com/.