KY Derby

2021 will mark the 147th 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

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Red Carpet Service

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Complimentary Shuttle To and From Track

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10 Minutes From Historic Churchill Downs

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All-day Cookout Oaks and Derby Day

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Hotel and Car Reservations

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Derby Tickets

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

The United States' Oldest Airfield

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.

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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