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Small airport

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport

IATA OWAICAO KOWALocal OWA🇺🇸 Owatonna
Coordinates
44.1234°N, 93.2606°W
Elevation
1,145 ft (349 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
19:49
Civil dusk
20:19

About 13h 11m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Owatonna Degner Regional Airport

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport is three miles northwest of Owatonna, in Steele County, Minnesota. Its IATA identifier "OWA" comes from the first three letters of the city of Owatonna. The airport is used for general aviation.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 30▸ displaced5,500 ft / 1,676 m100 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DROCHESTER APP/DEP119.800 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3128.325 MHz
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR132.350 MHz
RDOPRINCETON RDO122.250 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 6 of 6 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,125 ft
Obstacle1,227 ft
Obstacle1,171 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Owatonna Degner Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Owatonna Degner Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Owatonna Degner Regional Airport is KOWA, and its IATA code is OWA.

Where is Owatonna Degner Regional Airport located?

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport is small airport located in Owatonna, United States, at an elevation of 1,145 ft (349 m).

How many runways does Owatonna Degner Regional Airport have?

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,500 ft / 1,676 m.

What time zone is Owatonna Degner Regional Airport in?

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport is approximately 0.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Owatonna Degner Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Owatonna Degner Regional Airport is Underland Airstrip (6MN8), about 1.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Sevcik Farms Airport and Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Owatonna Degner Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.