Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (KBWG), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG) sits in south-central Kentucky, roughly 92 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, and serves as a business aviation gateway for the region. The field logged 4,643 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 3,204 of those movements. Two paved asphalt runways, including a 6,501-foot primary strip, support a range of aircraft, though a Part 121/380 passenger-seat restriction applies to the secondary runway.
Runways
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 03/21, is 6,501 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Nashville International (KBNA), 52 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional recorded 3,204 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KBWG builds through the year toward an October peak of 351 operations, well above the February low of 193 operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 351 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional averages 16.3 days above 90°F in July, 21.3 freeze days in January and 1.0 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.7°F, and January the coldest, at 46.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
The REIL for Runway 03 and 21, the PAPI for Runway 03 and 21, and the HIRL for Runway 03/21 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Runway 12/30 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
The first 1,300 feet has a longitudinal gradient slope of 1.5 percent, which is steeper than standard for approach speeds greater than 122 knots.
A tree obstruction rises 54 feet and is located 860 feet from the displaced threshold, 200 feet left of centerline, with a 15:1 slope ratio based on the displaced threshold.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 560/F/C/X/T
The pavement shows longitudinal and transverse cracking with an uneven surface.
To cancel IFR, contact Louisville Flight Service Station on 122.2.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Russellville-Logan County, 21.24 NM southwest.
Part of the Nashville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBWG
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway at KBWG and how long is it?
KBWG, Bowling Green-Warren County Regional, operates two paved asphalt runways. The primary runway is 03/21, measuring 6,501 feet long and 150 feet wide, which also matches the airport's maximum paved runway length. A secondary runway, 12/30, spans 3,956 feet and is also 150 feet wide. Runway 03/21 carries an approach obstruction note: the first 1,300 feet has a longitudinal gradient of 1.5 percent, steeper than standard for approach speeds greater than 122 knots. Dispatchers planning larger jet operations should factor this into approach planning.
Are there restrictions on using Runway 12/30 at Bowling Green-Warren County Regional?
Yes. Runway 12/30 at Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (KBWG) is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats. This restriction does not apply to Runway 03/21, the airport's longer 6,501-foot strip. Operators running larger commercial passenger charters or scheduled service should plan to use Runway 03/21 instead. This limitation is specific to aircraft category and passenger configuration rather than a blanket runway closure.
Does KBWG have customs clearance available onsite?
No, Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is located at KBNA, approximately 51.96 nautical miles away. Flight crews requiring customs clearance near Bowling Green should plan to route through KBNA or another designated port of entry beforehand. This absence of onsite customs is an important planning factor for any international arrivals into the KBWG area. Dispatchers should confirm customs arrangements well before scheduling flights that require clearance in this region.
What obstacles or approach hazards are noted for Runway 03/21 at KBWG?
Runway 03/21 at Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (KBWG) carries two documented obstruction clearance notes. A tree obstruction rises 54 feet, located 860 feet from the displaced threshold and 200 feet left of centerline, with a 15:1 slope ratio based on the displaced threshold. Additionally, the first 1,300 feet of the runway has a longitudinal gradient of 1.5 percent, which is steeper than standard for approach speeds exceeding 122 knots. Crews flying faster approach categories into KBWG should account for both the terrain gradient and the tree obstruction during approach planning.
What does the pavement condition data show for runways at KBWG?
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (KBWG) reports a PCR value of 560/F / C/X / T for its runway pavement. Separately, condition remarks note longitudinal and transverse cracking along with an uneven surface. These pavement notes suggest operators should account for surface irregularities when assessing suitability for their aircraft type. The airport's primary runway, 03/21, is 6,501 feet long and 150 feet wide, built of asphalt. Crews should factor the noted cracking and unevenness into their pre-flight planning for operations at KBWG.