KOWX Putnam County Airport

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 +12 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KOWX

Current METAR

Observed 12:55Z

KOWX 121255Z AUTO 29013G18KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2991 RMK AO2

Wind: 290° @ 13G18 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 19°C
Altimeter: 29.91 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,799 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KOWX does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFDY (FINDLAY) · 14.3 NM away. Conditions at KOWX may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 12:00Z–13 12:00Z

TAF KFDY 121120Z 1212/1312 29012G20KT P6SM SCT015 FM130100 25006KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 12:00Z–13 01:00Z

Wind: 290° at 12 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 1,500 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: 3 NM NE
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility: OWX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CHAD & LINDA NIESE
Phone: 419-523-3910
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

290° · 13 kt

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RWY 27

265°M

Head/Tail

+12 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	85° / 265°	4,502 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	16', road, 201' from thr, 217' R of cntrln, slope 0
27	—	—	—	—	PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KOWX PUTNAM COUNTY in OTTAWA, OHIO, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09

KOWX · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09

KOWX · 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): 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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.65

KAXV·Auglaize County Airport Authority·35.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.40

7W5·Ames Aviation·20.7 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Putnam County Airport 122.700(419) 523-3910Phillips 6612d ago	$6.75	—	—

Putnam County Airport
122.700(419) 523-3910
—
100LL
$6.75
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.65atKAXVAuglaize County Airport Authority35.6 nmsave $1.10
Jet A$5.40at7W5Ames Aviation20.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

INTENSIVE AGRI OPNS & CROP DUSTING.
FOR CD CTC TOLEDO APCH AT 419-865-1495.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09 & 27 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

100LLFUEL AVBL H24 SELF SVC.

Approach & departure obstructions

09+9 FT ROAD, 0-200 FT DIST, 217 FT L.
27+11 FT ROAD, 0-200 FT DIST, 208 FT R.

Other notes

PRIOR CDN RQRD.
1FOR SVC ALL HRS CALL AMGR.

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: 5°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 290° 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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