Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD), Massachusetts
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) is a towered public-use field in Norwood, Massachusetts, sitting about 10.7 nautical miles from the metro area and 12.7 nautical miles from the nearest customs point at Boston Logan International (KBOS). The airport handles a moderate volume of business aviation traffic, with two paved runways serving fixed-wing and helicopter operators, and full-service fuel available including 100LL and Jet A during published attendance hours. Its proximity to Logan and to general aviation neighbors like Hanscom Field and Mansfield Municipal makes it a relevant option for operators working the greater Boston area.
Runways
Norwood Memorial Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 4,007 ft long and 100 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
Norwood Memorial Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Norwood Memorial Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (KBOS), 13 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Norwood Memorial Airport recorded 5,248 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KOWD builds through the spring and peaks in July before tapering off toward year-end, with July operations more than three times those of the winter low months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 755 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Norwood Memorial Airport averages 6.9 days above 90°F in July and 27.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.7°F, and January the coldest, at 39.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Norwood Memorial Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
A 125-foot flagpole is located 1 mile northwest of the runway 17 approach.
Landing fees apply to transient fixed-wing aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 5,000 pounds, as well as to all transient helicopters regardless of weight.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate MALSF on runway 35; PAPI is installed on runways 10, 17, and 35; MIRL on runway 17/35 is activated via CTAF.
The obstruction clearance approach ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Aircraft exceeding 87 effective perceived noise level in decibels, or 75 decibels as measured under Part 36, are prohibited from using the airport.
Bird activity and wildlife are present in the vicinity of the airport.
Towers of 1,199 feet and 1,249 feet (1,349 feet MSL) stand 8 nautical miles NNW; a tower of 1,063.5 feet (1,184 feet MSL) stands 8.5 nautical miles NNW.
Gate 2 taxi lane is limited to aircraft with wingspans of 50 feet or less; Gate 3 taxi lane is limited to aircraft with wingspans of 45 feet or less.
A snow removal equipment building abuts the south apron.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Norwood Memorial Airport has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Mansfield Municipal, 11.44 NM south.
Part of the Boston area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KOWD
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The same order, priced two ways.
$1,200.00 catering order at KOWD.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KOWD?
Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is 4,007 feet long and 100 feet wide, while runway 10/28 is 3,995 feet long and 75 feet wide. Both runways support fixed-wing operations, and PAPI visual guidance is installed on runways 10, 17, and 35.
Is fuel available at KOWD?
Yes, Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) stocks 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel. Fuel service operates on the same schedule as the field's general attendance, Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local time. Operators arriving outside those hours should plan fueling accordingly.
Are there landing fees at KOWD?
Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) charges landing fees for transient fixed-wing aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight over 5,000 pounds. Transient helicopters are also subject to landing fees regardless of their weight. Operators dispatching heavier business aircraft or any rotary-wing traffic into KOWD should factor this into trip planning.
How close is customs clearance to KOWD?
Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) does not have customs onsite. The nearest customs facility is General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (KBOS), located approximately 12.72 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance on flights into KOWD should route through KBOS or coordinate clearance in advance.