Bowman Field (KLOU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bowman Field in Louisville, KY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bowman Field (KLOU) is a regional airport serving Louisville, KY at 546 ft. KLOU reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 15, 24, 33), longest 4,358 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLOU in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLOU 130153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02440211
What changed at KLOU?
Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.92 → 29.95 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KLOU
KLOU is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 546 ft). KLOU does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSDF, about 5 nm away.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KLOU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 4,358 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 15 | 3,580 ft | ASPH-G | - | - |
| 24 | 4,358 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 33 | 3,580 ft | ASPH-G | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLOU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bowman Field in Louisville, KY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KLOU is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KLOU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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IND UA /OV FLM/TM 0144/FL260/TP CRJ9/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0144Reported at 01:44 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV FLM/TM 0102/FL360/TP B738/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ARP UAL1340 3803N 08643W 2338 F287 279/039KT TB INTMT MOD TURB SK CLEAR IC
ARP UAL1340 3803N 08643W 233…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
IND UA /OV FLM/TM 2336/FL360/TP E75L/TB LGT
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2336Reported at 23:36 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
IND UA /OV DVK/TM 2317/FL150/TP E55P/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DVKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2317Reported at 23:17 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV IIU/TM 2317/FL150/TP A306/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IIULocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2317Reported at 23:17 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP A306Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
BWG UA /OV BWG/TM 2308/FL300/TP C560/SK SKC/RM ZME63
BWG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BWGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2308Reported at 23:08 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP C560Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZME63Remarks.Show raw report
LEX UA /OV LEX/TM 2249/FLDURD/TP C56X/SK BKN033
LEX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEXLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2249Reported at 22:49 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK BKN033Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLOU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLOU reported mostly VFR across 40 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 40%
- 06
- 21%
- 15
- 20%
- 33
- 19%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLOU
- IATA
- LOU
- FAA LID
- LOU
- City
- Louisville
- State
- Kentucky
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 546 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.2280, -85.6637
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,358 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSDF
- ATIS
- 112.2 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Kentucky/Louisville
- Next sunset
- 21h 38m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KLOU
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLOU reported VFR conditions during about 80.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 264 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.1 kt, calm 23.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.0 | 25.6 | 7.6 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 70.5 | 20.0 | 7.2 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 78.8 | 15.6 | 4.6 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 86.0 | 10.6 | 3.0 | 0.4 |
| May | 85.0 | 10.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 89.8 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 88.3 | 8.7 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 90.3 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 87.0 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 84.3 | 10.6 | 4.3 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 78.5 | 15.8 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 64.2 | 26.6 | 7.2 | 2.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.4 kt |
| Apr | 6.1 kt |
| May | 5.0 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLOU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Bowman Field in Louisville, KY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLOU weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLOU?+
KLOU has 4 runways: 06, 15, 24, 33; the longest is 4,358 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLOU report its own weather?+
Yes. Bowman Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLOU have a TAF?+
No. KLOU does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSDF, about 5 nm away.
Does KLOU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLOU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLOU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLOU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Bowman Field (KLOU) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Bowman Field (KLOU)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Bowman Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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