KOWB

VFR

OWENSBORO/DAVIESS COUNTY RGNL

OWENSBORO · KENTUCKY

Elev
407.3'
Longest RWY
8,000'18/36
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
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Before you fly into KOWB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,407.3'
MSL · field 407.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KOWB

Current METAR

Observed 07:56Z

KOWB 120756Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 26/23 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLPNO T02560228
Wind
200° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,862 ft
Ceiling
9,000 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 SW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
OWB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TRISTAN DURBIN
Address
2200 AIRPORT ROAD, OWENSBORO KY 42303

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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200° · 3 kt
RWY 18
174°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 174° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,407 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored174° / 354°8,000 ftCONCStandard L
06/2448° / 228°5,000 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
188,000'8,000'8,000'8,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
368,000'8,000'8,000'8,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
065,000'5,000'5,000'5,000'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
245,000'5,000'5,000'5,000'PAPI 2-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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KOWB OWENSBORO/DAVIESS COUNTY RGNL in OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY, showing runways 18/36, 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 36
LS · CAT I
OWB
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 36
KOWB · 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)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR

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
Yes

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

  • WILDLIFE & AGRICULTURE OPS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC EVANSVILLE APCH AT 812-436-4690, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 06, 18, 24; PAPI RWY 6, 18, 24, 36; MIRL RWY 6/24; HIRL RWY 18/36; TWY; WINDCONE - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24PCR VALUE: 180/R/C/W/T
  • 18/36PCR VALUE: 470/R/C/W/T
  • 06/24RWY 06/24 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • PPR 24 HR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX - AMGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOWB

Answer card
ICAO
KOWB
Name
OWENSBORO/DAVIESS COUNTY RGNL
Location
OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY
Elevation
407.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,407.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 8,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

KOWB is in Owensboro, Kentucky. The field elevation is 407.3 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 18/36 at 8,000 ft. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2200. One ILS is published for runway 36.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a busy part of western Kentucky. Wildlife and agriculture activity are both noted in the published remarks. Keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

MidAmerica Jet is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport is also on the field. It carries 100LL. When the tower is closed, lighting is available for both runways plus the approach lighting system and PAPI on the listed ends. Runway 06/24 is not available for certain large scheduled passenger operations. Prior permission is required 24 hours in advance for some unscheduled passenger flights with more than 30 passengers. Check the current Chart Supplement for any current airport restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOWB?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives a different instruction.
What are the tower hours at Owensboro/Daviess County Regional?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2200 local. Outside those hours, use the published lighting and follow the closed-tower procedures in the current Chart Supplement.
Which ILS approach is available at KOWB?
One ILS is published for runway 36. Check the current approach chart for minimums and any runway-specific notes before you go.
What is the longest runway at KOWB?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 8,000 ft. Runway 06/24 is 5,000 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at KOWB?
MidAmerica Jet is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport is also on the field. It carries 100LL.
Is there a noise or curfew restriction at KOWB?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
Can you get runway lights at KOWB when the tower is closed?
Yes. The remarks say the runway lights, taxiway lighting, PAPI, runway end identifier lights and approach lighting can be activated when the tower is closed. Use the published CTAF procedure for activation.
Are there any operational limits on runway 06/24?
Yes. The published remarks say runway 06/24 is not available for certain Part 121 and Part 380 passenger operations. The airport manager should be contacted for prior permission on some unscheduled passenger flights with more than 30 passengers.

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