Owensboro Daviess County Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 5m 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 Owensboro Daviess County Airport
Owensboro–Daviess County Airport is a public use airport located three miles southwest of Owensboro, in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. The airport is owned by both the city and county. One airline schedules passenger flights, subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KOWBNOTAMs
KOWBReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 / 36 | 8,000 ft / 2,438 m | 150 ft | Concrete/grooved | Lighted | Open |
| 06 / 24 | 5,000 ft / 1,524 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (6)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | EVANSVILLE APP/DEP | 126.400 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.700 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.700 MHz |
| RDO | LOUISVILLE RDO | 108.600 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.700 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Runway hot spots (1)
Showing 8 of 12 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWENSBORO CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2900 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 16% of observations, averaging 7 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64% | -1,306 ft | |
| Feb | 68% | -977 ft | |
| Mar | 80% | -297 ft | |
| Apr | 84% | 391 ft | |
| May | 82% | 1,039 ft | |
| Jun | 88% | 1,515 ft | |
| Jul | 88% | 1,625 ft | |
| Aug | 88% | 1,489 ft | |
| Sep | 89% | 1,221 ft | |
| Oct | 83% | 400 ft | |
| Nov | 75% | -524 ft | |
| Dec | 64% | -801 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,306–1,625 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Owensboro Daviess County Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Owensboro Daviess County Airport?
The ICAO code for Owensboro Daviess County Airport is KOWB, and its IATA code is OWB.
Where is Owensboro Daviess County Airport located?
Owensboro Daviess County Airport is medium airport located in Owensboro, United States, at an elevation of 407 ft (124 m).
How many runways does Owensboro Daviess County Airport have?
Owensboro Daviess County Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,000 ft / 2,438 m.
Which airlines fly to Owensboro Daviess County Airport?
Airlines historically serving Owensboro Daviess County Airport include Allegiant Air, Cape Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Owensboro Daviess County Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Owensboro Daviess County Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Owensboro Daviess County Airport in?
Owensboro Daviess County Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Owensboro Daviess County Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Owensboro Daviess County Airport is approximately 4.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Owensboro Daviess County Airport?
The nearest airport to Owensboro Daviess County Airport is Miles Airport (13KY), about 2.2 nm to the s, followed by Goode Airpark and Bigger (Stol) STOLport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Owensboro Daviess County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.