KOWX

VFR

PUTNAM COUNTY

OTTAWA · OHIO

Elev
763.5'
Longest RWY
4,502'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOWX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,763.5'
MSL · field 763.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +8 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF KOWX

Current METAR

Observed 09:55Z

KOWX 280955Z AUTO 22013G16KT 10SM OVC040 16/16 A2977 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 13G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,253 ft
Ceiling
4,000 ft AGL
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 NE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
OWX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHAD & LINDA NIESE
Address
10218 ROAD 5-H, OTTAWA OH 45875-9715

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE
CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 13 kt
RWY 27
265°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 265° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,764 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored85° / 265°4,502 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)16', road, 201' from thr, 217' R of cntrln, slope 0
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)11', road, 201' from thr, 208' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 09
KOWX · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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 Toledo Approach at 419-865-1495.Show FAA
  • Intensive agricultural operations and crop dusting occur.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 09 and 27; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 09/27 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 09 and 27 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours a day self service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27There is an 11-foot road obstruction located 0 to 200 feet from the runway end, 208 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 09There is a 9-foot road obstruction located 0 to 200 feet from the runway end, 217 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior coordination is required.Show FAA
  • 1For service at all hours call the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOWX

Answer card
ICAO
KOWX
Name
PUTNAM COUNTY
Location
OTTAWA, OHIO
Elevation
763.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,763.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,502 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Putnam County Airport (KOWX) sits in Ottawa, Ohio. Field elevation is 763.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 09/27, which is 4,502 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Putnam County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours a day self-serve. Prior coordination is required. For service at all hours, call the airport manager. Clearance delivery is handled by Toledo Approach at 419-865-1495.

This field has a few things a first-time pilot should plan for. Intensive agricultural operations and crop dusting occur in the area. There is an 11-foot road obstruction near the departure end of runway 27, 208 feet right of centerline. There is also a 9-foot road obstruction near the departure end of runway 09, 217 feet left of centerline. Runway end identifier lights are on 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are CTAF-controlled. PAPI is available on both ends and operates continuously. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for any published restrictions or changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KOWX?
KOWX has one runway, 09/27. It is 4,502 ft long and asphalt.
Is Putnam County Airport towered?
No. KOWX does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KOWX?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KOWX have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KOWX. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
Which fuel types are available on the field at KOWX?
Putnam County Airport carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours a day self-serve.
What are the runway lighting details at KOWX?
Runway end identifier lights are on runways 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are CTAF-controlled. PAPI operates continuously on both ends.
Are there any obstructions near the runway at KOWX?
Yes. There is an 11-foot road obstruction near the departure end of runway 27, 208 feet right of centerline. There is also a 9-foot road obstruction near the departure end of runway 09, 217 feet left of centerline.
What should I know before flying into KOWX for the first time?
Expect agricultural traffic and crop dusting in the area. Prior coordination is required, so call the airport manager or the FBO before arrival. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated operating notes.

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