KBOW

VFR

BARTOW EXEC

BARTOW · FLORIDA

Elev
124.6'
Longest RWY
5,001'05/23
Tower
07:30–17:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Before you fly into KBOW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:30–17:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,124.6'
MSL · field 124.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09L
H/W +16 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KBOW

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KBOW 271935Z AUTO 07017KT 10SM FEW038 SCT044 SCT050 30/19 A3001 RMK AO2 PWINO
Wind
070° @ 17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 19°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,843 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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 NE
VFR sectional
MIAMI
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
BOW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN B. HELMS, II
Address
5993 AIRPORT BLVD, BARTOW FL 33830

Flight service · Hours

FSS PIE
SAINT PETERSBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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070° · 17 kt
RWY 09L
083°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09L · 083° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,125 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2342° / 222°5,001 ftASPHStandard L
09L/27RFavored83° / 263°5,000 ftASPH27R R
09R/27L83° / 263°4,416 ftASPH-CONC09R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)36', trees, 1335' from thr, 205' R of cntrln, slope 31
23PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)23', trees, 770' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 24
09LPAPI 4-box left(3°)62', tree, 2290' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 34
27RPAPI 4-box left(3°)28', tree, 1130' from thr, 240' R of cntrln, slope 34
09R56', trees, 1900' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 31
27L40', trees, 1000' from thr, 30' R of cntrln, slope 20

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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
KBOW · IAP
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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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • When the tower is closed, for clearance delivery contact Tampa Approach at 813-878-2528.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Overhead power lines in the T-hangar area have approximately 20 feet vertical clearance.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated runway end identifier lights are on runways 05, 09L, 23, and 27R. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 05, 09L, 23, and 27R. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 05/23 and 09L/27R. The wind cone is on the CTAF frequency. Runway end identifier lights on runways 05, 09L, 23, and 27R operate when medium intensity runway lights on runways 05/23 and 09L/27R are on high intensity only.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport is unattended on Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.Show FAA
  • 05/23There is cracking throughout runway 05/23.Show FAA
  • 09R/27LRunway 09R/27L is producing loose aggregate in some areas.Show FAA
  • 09R/27LRunway 27L has concrete for the first 300 feet.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBOW

Answer card
ICAO
KBOW
Name
BARTOW EXEC
Location
BARTOW, FLORIDA
Elevation
124.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,124.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0730-1730
Total runways
3
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09L

Bartow Exec is in Bartow, Florida. Field elevation is 124.6 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 5,001 ft. The tower is open daily from 0730 to 1730. No ILS approaches are published here.

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. Bartow Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card.

Runway 05/23 has cracking throughout. Runway 09R/27L has loose aggregate in some areas. Runway 27L also has concrete for the first 300 ft. The airport uses medium intensity runway lights on 05/23 and 09L/27R. REILs and PAPI are published on 05, 09L, 23 and 27R. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery goes through Tampa Approach on 813-878-2528. Wildlife is in the area. Overhead power lines in the T-hangar area have about 20 ft of vertical clearance. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBOW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Bartow Exec?
The tower is open from 0730 to 1730 daily. Outside those hours, use the published procedures. Contact Tampa Approach for clearance delivery if needed.
Does KBOW have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KBOW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Which runway is the longest at KBOW?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway at 5,001 ft. The other runways are 09L/27R at 5,000 ft. Runway 09R/27L is 4,416 ft.
What fuel is available at Bartow Exec?
Bartow Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card.
What runway issues should I know about at KBOW?
Runway 05/23 has cracking throughout. Runway 09R/27L is producing loose aggregate in some areas. Runway 27L also has concrete for the first 300 ft.
Is there anything special about lighting at KBOW at night?
REILs and PAPI are published on runways 05, 09L, 23 and 27R. Medium intensity runway lights are on 05/23. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 09L/27R.
Who do I call if the tower is closed and I need clearance delivery?
When the tower is closed, contact Tampa Approach at 813-878-2528 for clearance delivery.

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