Bowman Field charts & airport diagram

Bowman Field (LOU · KLOU) in Louisville, KY publishes 15 FAA charts, including 2 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Bowman Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

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Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KLOU publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Bowman Field — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KLOU

Bowman Field has 2 published instrument approaches of 1 type (RNAV (GPS)). 2 of them offer vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 06 and 15: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

Bowman Field publishes 3 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at KLOU

The FAA publishes 2 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

HS 1 Acft operating near Rwy 06–24, Rwy 15–33 at midfield are in close proximity to intersecting/crossing rwy and twys.
HS 2 Rwy incursion risk. Rwy 06 at Twy A1. Direct access to Rwy from ramp.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for KLOU. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KLOU as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.

All 15 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 4

Approaches 2

RNAV RNAV (GPS) RWY 24 ↗ Rwy 24
RNAV RNAV (GPS) RWY 33 ↗ Rwy 33

Arrivals 7

Minimums 2

MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KLOU airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Bowman Field airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KLOU have an instrument approach?

Yes. Bowman Field has 2 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KLOU?

Yes. The FAA publishes 2 hot spots at Bowman Field — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KLOU?

RNAV (GPS) to runway 24 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Bowman Field. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KLOU have SIDs and STARs?

Bowman Field publishes no SIDs and 3 arrivals (STARs). The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KLOU

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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