KBWW Bowman Rgnl Airport

Before you fly into KBWW

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,965.4'

MSL · field 2,965.4' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +5 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KBWW

Current METAR

Observed 05:35Z

KBWW 280535Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM OVC048 M01/M00 A3004 RMK AO2

Wind: 270° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: -1°C / 0°C
Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,608 ft
Ceiling: 4,800 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

KBWW does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDIK (DICKINSON/THEODORE ROOSEVELT RGNL) · 43.3 NM away. Conditions at KBWW may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KDIK 280520Z 2806/2906 27005KT P6SM SCT070 FM281500 30005KT P6SM SCT060 FM290000 VRB04KT P6SM BKN080 FM290300 18005KT P6SM SCT100

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–28 15:00Z

Wind: 270° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 7,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 4 NM E
VFR sectional: BILLINGS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRENT KLINE
Phone: 701-523-7484
Address: PO BOX 331, BOWMAN ND 58623

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK: GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

270° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 31

313°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	133° / 313°	5,701 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
31	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

KBWW · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

KBWW · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk): HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.60

KHEI·Air Dakota Flite·28.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.40

KDIK·Western Edge Aviation·43.3 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.60atKHEIAir Dakota Flite28.3 nm
Jet A$8.40atKDIKWestern Edge Aviation43.3 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
Confirm snow removal with the manager after a major storm.Show FAA
Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 13/31. Precision approach path indicators on runways 13 and 31 operate from sunset to 2200. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are preset low; after 2200 they increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runway 13/31. Precision approach path indicators on runways 13 and 31 and medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

1For attendant and fuel service outside normal hours call 701-275-6352 or 701-440-0098.Show FAA
MANAGERAirport manager cell phone is 701-440-7449.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KBWW

Answer card

ICAO: KBWW
Name: BOWMAN RGNL
Location: BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation: 2,965.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,965.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 5,701 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

Bowman Rgnl is in Bowman, North Dakota. Field elevation is 2,965.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 5,701 ft of concrete. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field sits in open country, so watch for birds and deer in the airport area. After a major storm, confirm snow removal with the manager before you launch or arrive.

Runway lighting is available on 13/31. The PAPI on both ends operates from sunset to 2200. After 2200, the runway lights increase in intensity and runway end identifier lights come on. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day by credit card. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so call the airport operator or the field directly for current fuel or attendant support outside normal hours. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. If you are planning IFR or night operations, verify the current Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KBWW Bowman Rgnl?

KBWW has one runway, 13/31. It is 5,701 ft long and has a concrete surface.

Is Bowman Rgnl towered?

No. KBWW does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the pattern altitude at KBWW?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does KBWW have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KBWW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument approach data before you go.

What are the runway lights like at Bowman Rgnl?

Runway 13/31 has medium intensity runway lights. The PAPI on both ends operates from sunset to 2200. After 2200, the runway lights increase in intensity.

Is self-serve 100LL available at KBWW?

Yes. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day by credit card.

Are there any on-field FBOs at KBWW?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current fuel and service availability.

What should I watch for when flying into Bowman Rgnl?

Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. The field elevation is 2,965.4 ft MSL, so expect some density altitude effect on warm days and verify current conditions before takeoff.

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