VOTED BEST

KY DERBY AIRPORT 2019

FBO SERVICES

Airport Information

Elevation: 545.6 Feet
Runways: 6-24 4358 x 75 feet | 15-33 3580 x 75 feet
Bowman Tower - Freq 119.5
- Operation Hours 7am-10pm
ATIS Freq 124.15

AIR DEVIL DEPARTURE

Ground Services

Full-Service FBO
Jet A (premixed) and 100 LL
Quick Turns
Hangar and Tie Down Space
Ground Handling Services
Closest alternative to KSDF
Aircraft Maintenance with Oxygen

Fees and Payments

Concierge Services

NEWLY RENOVATED LOBBY
Enterprise and Hertz Rentals
Hotel Reservations
Catering
Courtesy Car
Pilot Lounge & Conference Room
Drive-up Ramp Access
Wi-Fi

Reservations

Fuel Prices

JET A+

100LL

Full Service

Self Service

$4.95

N/A

$5.75

$5.20

KY DERBY 2020

2020 will mark the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby and there's no question that Bowman Field provides the best option for your passengers. You can expect

Short Taxi Times
Red Carpet Service
Complimentary Shuttle To and From Track
10 Minutes From Historic Churchill Downs
All-day Cookout Oaks and Derby Day
Hotel and Car Reservations
Derby Tickets

*Due to the coronavirus, the 2020 KY Derby will no longer be allowing

in-person fans.

Photos credit Jermaine Bibb

KLOU - Bowman Field

CTAF: 119.5
UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 124.15
WX ASOS: PHONE 502-473-0693
BOWMAN GROUND: 121.8 [0700-2200]
BOWMAN TOWER: 119.5 257.625 [0700-2200]
LOUISVILLE APPROACH: 132.075
LOUISVILLE DEPARTURE: 132.075
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 118.9

Historic Bowman

Bowman Field was founded by Abram H. Bowman and opened in 1921. It was Kentucky's first commercial airport and is the oldest continually operating commercial airfield in North America. The airfield played a vital role in the growth of the country's aviation industry.

During World War II, Bowman Field was one of the nation's most important training bases as well as the nation's busiest airport. The facility became known as "Air Base City". The United States Army Air Forces' school for flight surgeons, medical technicians, and flight nurses also called Bowman Field home.

Charles Lindbergh landed the Spirit of St. Louis at Bowman Field in 1927 and in 1965 the field was used in the James Bond Movie Goldfinger