Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
KSDF, Louisville, KY
6 miles from LOU
- Longest runway
- 17R/35L (11,887 ft)
About 6 miles to downtown Louisville
Louisville International airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Bowman Field (LOU)
Bowman Field is a few minutes from downtown Louisville and one of the oldest airports in the country.
- Codes
- LOU / KLOU
- Elevation
- 546 ft
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (4,358 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying into Bowman Field
- Bowman Field is a few minutes from downtown Louisville and one of the oldest airports in the country.
- The 4,350-foot runway suits turboprops and light jets; Louisville International handles larger aircraft.
- Kentucky Derby week is the busiest time.
Planning a trip to Louisville? See the Louisville private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 6 miles to downtown Louisville.
Flight Times to Bowman Field
Estimated one-way times and prices to LOU for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 643 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,841 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 907 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 730 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 269 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 809 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,989 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$29,000 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,624 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,200–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near Bowman Field
Alternatives when LOU is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Blue Grass Airport
KLEX, Lexington, KY
59 miles from LOU
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (7,004 ft)
About 6 miles to downtown Lexington, across the road from Keeneland
Blue Grass airport guideCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
KCVG, Cincinnati / Covington, KY
78 miles from LOU
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (12,001 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 13 miles to downtown Cincinnati
CVG airport guideMonroe County Airport
KBMG, Bloomington, IN
82 miles from LOU
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (6,500 ft)
About 5 miles to Indiana University
Monroe County airport guideCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
KLUK, Cincinnati, OH
90 miles from LOU
- Longest runway
- 03R/21L (6,101 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Cincinnati
Lunken airport guideBowling Green Warren County Regional Airport
KBWG, Bowling Green, KY
97 miles from LOU
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (6,501 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Bowling Green
Bowling Green-Warren County airport guideEvents Served by Bowman Field
- Kentucky Derby private jet charterFirst Saturday in May
Bowman Field Private Jet Questions
How far is Bowman Field from town?
About 6 miles to downtown Louisville.