Established in 1919, Bowman Field is one of the longest continuously operating, general aviation airports in the United States. Conveniently located approximately five miles from downtown Louisville, Kentucky, Bowman Field is situated on 426 acres. There are 17 buildings, including the historic Art Deco Administration Building that was built in 1929.
Aircraft operations (take-offs and landings) totaled 71,522 in 2014.
Weight limit: 30,000 lbs.
As of December 4, 2013, nighttime instrument approaches for Runway 24 have been restored as a result of the LRAA working closely with the FAA’s Flight Procedures Office.
Bowman Field consists of 2 runways and the lengths are as follows:
Louisville Regional Airport Authority Properties Dept.
(502) 363-8510
cameron.sidor@flylouisville.com
(502) 380-8201
jorgie.dermody@flylouisville.com
Department 151
PO Box 32160
Louisville, KY 40232-2160
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
700 Administration Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
2710 Moran Avenue
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 582-5752
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 cafe from the movie “Casablanca.”
Reservations are recommended during the week and required for Friday and Saturday evenings. Handicap accessible.
Restaurant WebsiteBowman Bulletin, published quarterly, includes news-and-information about issues that affect the tenants of Bowman Field (LOU) and the surrounding neighborhoods.
