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Small airport

Bartow Executive Airport

IATA BOWICAO KBOWLocal BOW🇺🇸 Bartow
Coordinates
27.9434°N, 81.7834°W
Elevation
125 ft (38 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:16
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:52

About 13h 44m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bartow Executive Airport

Bartow Executive Airport

Bartow Executive Airport is a public airport four miles (6 km) northeast of Bartow, in Polk County, Florida. It is owned by the Bartow Airport Authority.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KBOW

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 235,001 ft / 1,524 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
09L / 27R5,000 ft / 1,524 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 325,000 ft / 1,524 m150 ftAspUnlitClosed
09R / 27L4,416 ft / 1,346 m150 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DTAMPA APP/DEP120.650 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3123.775 MHz
CTAFCTAF121.200 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR121.200 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BARTOW CLASS DClass DControlledGND1600 ft MSL
LAKE PLACID N INT NORM DAY HRS M-F; OCC ON SA & SU & BY NTMSpecial useDanger7000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bartow Executive Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bartow Executive Airport?

The ICAO code for Bartow Executive Airport is KBOW, and its IATA code is BOW.

Where is Bartow Executive Airport located?

Bartow Executive Airport is small airport located in Bartow, United States, at an elevation of 125 ft (38 m).

How many runways does Bartow Executive Airport have?

Bartow Executive Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 5,001 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Bartow Executive Airport in?

Bartow Executive Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bartow Executive Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bartow Executive Airport is approximately 6.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bartow Executive Airport?

The nearest airport to Bartow Executive Airport is Market World Airport (FL16), about 7.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field and Lake Wales Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bartow Executive Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.