# Bowman Field (LOU)

> Louisville, US · IATA: LOU · ICAO: KLOU · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LOU` |
| ICAO | `KLOU` |
| City | Louisville |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 166 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 38.22800, -85.66370 |

## Description

Few airfields in North America have operated longer: Bowman Field has seen continuous flying since the early 1920s. Louisville's in-town airport (IATA: LOU, ICAO: KLOU), complete with Art Deco terminal, now serves general aviation – flight schools, charters and private aircraft. During World War II it ranked among America's largest flight training bases. Cargo plays no role here; the UPS giant SDF sits just a few kilometers south, and that is where freight books.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/bowman-field-airport-lou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/bowman-field-airport-lou)*

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