KBWG

VFR

BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY RGNL

BOWLING GREEN · KENTUCKY

Elev
547.2'
Longest RWY
6,501'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBWG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,547.2'
MSL · field 547.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +16 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KBWG

Current METAR

Observed 18:53Z

KBWG 271853Z AUTO 20016G29KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 18030/1807 SLP127 T02720161
Wind
200° @ 16G29 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,119 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
BWG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SUSAN HARMON
Address
1000 WOODHURST ST, BOWLING GREEN KY 42103

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 16 kt
RWY 21
206°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 206° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,547 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored26° / 206°6,501 ftASPHStandard L
12/30116° / 296°3,956 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
036,500'6,500'6,500'6,500'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
216,500'6,500'6,500'6,500'PAPI 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 03
LS · CAT I
BWG
108.75
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 03
KBWG · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,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 Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Cancel IFR flight plans with Louisville Flight Service Station on frequency 122.2.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on Runways 03 and 21. Precision approach path indicators are available on Runways 03 and 21. High intensity runway lights are available on Runway 03/21 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21The pavement classification rating value for Runway 03/21 is 560/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 12/30Runway 12/30 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03The first 1300 feet longitudinal gradient slope on Runway 03 is 1.5 percent, which is steeper than standard for approach speeds greater than 122 knots.Show FAA
  • 30There is a 54-foot tree located 860 feet from the threshold and 200 feet to the left on Runway 30. The obstacle clearance slope is 15 to 1 based on the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This condition existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Operations with more than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • 12/30Runway 12/30 has longitudinal and transverse cracking and an uneven surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBWG

Answer card
ICAO
KBWG
Name
BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY RGNL
Location
BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
Elevation
547.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,547.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 6,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport sits in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Field elevation is 547.2 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 03/21 at 6,501 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. One ILS approach is published for Runway 03. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

On the field, Co-Mar Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Ascend Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. The Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport fuel option carries 100LL. Birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. Runway 03/21 has PAPI, runway end identifier lights and high intensity lights controlled by CTAF. Runway 03 has a steeper first 1,300 ft gradient than standard for faster approach speeds. Runway 30 has a tree obstacle near the threshold. Runway 12/30 also has cracking and an uneven surface. Runway 12/30 is not available for certain large passenger-carrying operations. For more than 30 passenger seats, 24-hour prior permission from the airport manager is required.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBWG?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KBWG have an ILS approach?
Yes. There is 1 ILS approach published for Runway 03.
Is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport towered?
No. KBWG is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What is the longest runway at KBWG?
Runway 03/21 is the longest runway at 6,501 ft asphalt. That gives plenty of room for most GA operations. Check your performance numbers for the day.
Which FBOs are on the field at KBWG?
Co-Mar Aviation, Ascend Aviation and Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport are listed on the field. Co-Mar carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Ascend carries 100LL and Jet A. The airport fuel option carries 100LL.
Are there any runway or obstacle issues at KBWG?
Yes. Runway 03 has a 1.5 percent longitudinal gradient in the first 1,300 ft. Runway 30 has a 54-foot tree 860 ft from the threshold and 200 ft left of centerline. Runway 12/30 also has cracking and an uneven surface.
Is there a restriction on larger passenger-carrying operations at KBWG?
Yes. Runway 12/30 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations with more than 9 seats. It is also not available for non-scheduled passenger operations with more than 30 seats. Operations with more than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission from the airport manager.
What should I know about lighting at KBWG at night?
Runways 03 and 21 have runway end identifier lights, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. The high intensity lights are controlled by CTAF.

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