Bowman Field
Bowman Field, established in 1919, is the longest continuously operating, general aviation airport in the United States. It is conveniently located approximately 5 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 99,551 in 2007.
Weight Limit: 30,000 lbs.
The airport consists of 2 runways. Runway lengths are as follows:
Runway 6-24
Threshold to threshold is 3200 feet
End of pavement to end of pavement is 4356.9 feet
Displacement on runway 6 threshold is 847 feet
Displacement on runway 24 is 309 feet.
Runway 14-32
Threshold to threshold is 3032 feet
End of pavement to end of pavement is 3579 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 February 2008, there are 223 T-hangars for lease on the field
Aircraft based on the field: 366
Single-engine airplanes: 293
Multi-engine airplanes: 58
Jets: 8
Helicopters: 7
Regional Airport Authority Contacts
Bowman Field Manager
Tim Bradshaw
Deputy Executive Director of Operations
502-363-8533
Email
T-Hangar Rental Information
Karen South
Airport Authority
Properties Dept.
(502) 363-8510
Email
2005 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.
Link to 2005 combined economic impact report for Louisville International and Bowman Field.
Link to the 2005 Bowman Field economic impact report.
FAA Contact
FAA Air Traffic Control Tower
2710 Moran Avenue, Louisville, KY. (502) 458-8923.
Other Contact Information
Le Relais Restaurant Français
Situated in the historic Bowman Field airport terminal, Le Relais offers a grand dining experience like no other in Louisville. You'll 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/