KOWA

VFR

OWATONNA DEGNER RGNL

OWATONNA · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,145.4'
Longest RWY
5,500'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOWA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,997.4'
MSL · field 1,145.4' + 852 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +14 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KOWA

Current METAR

Observed 08:35Z

KOWA 280835Z AUTO 30014KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A2982 RMK AO2 T00520039
Wind
300° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
344 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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
OMAHA
Pattern altitude
852 ft AGL · 1,997 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
OWA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVE BEAVER
Address
3400 W FRONTAGE RD, OWATONNA MN 55060-5660

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-SEP · MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • MAY-SEP · SAT-SUN · 1000-1600
  • OCT-APR · MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • OCT-APR · SAT-SUN · 1100-1500

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 14 kt
RWY 30
302°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 302° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,997 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored122° / 302°5,500 ftCONCStandard L
05/2348° / 228°3,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 4-box left(3°)
30PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSRsign, slope 50
05PAPI 4-box left(3°)
23PAPI 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.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 30
LD · CAT I
OWA
109.55
ILS OR LOC RWY 30
KOWA · 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
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
Segmented circle
No

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Rochester Approach at 507-424-8111.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 05/23. Medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is on runway 30. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 05, 12, and 23. High intensity runway lights are on runway 12/30. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 05, 12, 23, and 30 and operate on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA
  • AJet A fuel is available after hours by calling 507-774-7141.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOWA

Answer card
ICAO
KOWA
Name
OWATONNA DEGNER RGNL
Location
OWATONNA, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,145.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,997.4 ft MSL (852 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Owatonna Degner Rgnl Airport is in Owatonna, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,145.4 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 5,500 ft. There is no control tower. For clearance delivery, Rochester Approach handles it. The published pattern altitude is 852 ft AGL, which is 1,997.4 ft MSL.

Runway 30 has the ILS approach. The field also has medium intensity runway lights on 05/23, high intensity runway lights on 12/30 and runway end identifier lights on 05, 12, 23 and 30. Precision approach path indicators are published on all runway ends and operate on CTAF. That helps for night work and for getting stabilized on final.

Southern Minnesota Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. Jet A is available after hours by calling the number in the Chart Supplement. Ultralight aircraft also operate on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on taxi. First-time visitors should also note the airport sits in southern Minnesota with no tower. Use standard self-announce discipline and verify current procedures with Rochester Approach or the airport operator before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOWA?
The published pattern altitude is 852 ft AGL. That equals 1,997.4 ft MSL.
Does KOWA have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is on runway 30.
What is the longest runway at Owatonna Degner Rgnl?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway. It is 5,500 ft long and has concrete pavement.
Is KOWA towered or non-towered?
KOWA is non-towered. Clearance delivery is handled through Rochester Approach.
Which FBO is on the field at KOWA?
Southern Minnesota Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is 100LL available at KOWA after hours?
Yes. Published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card.
What lighting is available at KOWA for night operations?
Runway 05/23 has medium intensity runway lights. Runway 12/30 has high intensity runway lights. PAPI is published on all runway ends.
Are there any special traffic concerns at KOWA?
Published remarks say ultralight aircraft operate on and near the airport. Keep a close scan in the pattern and on taxi.

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