Owensboro / Daviess County Regional (KOWB), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Owensboro / Daviess County Regional Airport, identified by ICAO code KOWB, serves the Owensboro, Kentucky area with a towered field roughly 104 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The airport handled 4,149 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 2,247 of those movements. Its primary runway spans 8,000 feet of concrete, giving it the depth to support a range of turbine and jet traffic passing through this part of western Kentucky.
Runways
Owensboro / Daviess County Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 8,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Owensboro / Daviess County Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Owensboro / Daviess County Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Campbell Aaf (fort Campbell) (KHOP), 66 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Owensboro / Daviess County Regional recorded 2,247 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and July. Business aviation traffic at KOWB peaks in May, July, and October, with July recording the highest monthly count at 233 operations against a low of 160 in March.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 233 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Owensboro / Daviess County Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and pavement strength.
For clearance delivery when the ATCT is closed, contact Evansville Approach. When Evansville Approach is closed, contact Indianapolis ARTCC.
When the ATCT is closed, the following lighting activates via CTAF: MALSR on runway 36; REIL on runways 06, 18, and 24; PAPI on runways 6, 18, 24, and 36; MIRL on runway 6/24; HIRL on runway 18/36; taxiway lighting; and the windcone.
Runway 06/24 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
Wildlife and agricultural operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 180/R/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 470/R/C/W/T
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Owensboro / Daviess County Regional has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Hancock County / Ron Lewis Field, 19.61 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KOWB?
KOWB's primary runway, 18/36, measures 8,000 feet long and 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. This length supports a wide range of business jet traffic operating into Owensboro / Daviess County Regional Airport. The airport also maintains a secondary runway, 06/24, at 5,000 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt-concrete surface. Both runways are paved, giving crews flexibility depending on wind conditions. The 8,000-foot runway is the one most relevant for larger turbine aircraft planning fuel or weight considerations.
Is customs clearance available on-site at KOWB?
Owensboro / Daviess County Regional Airport does not have on-site customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KHOP, located approximately 65.86 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs processing near KOWB should plan to route through KHOP instead. This distance matters for crews arriving from international origins who need to sequence their clearance stop before or after landing at KOWB. No customs type or on-site designation applies to this field.
Are there any restrictions on using Runway 06/24 at KOWB?
Runway 06/24 at KOWB carries an operational restriction for certain commercial passenger flights. Part 121 and Part 380 scheduled passenger operations exceeding 9 passenger seats cannot use this runway. The same restriction applies to non-scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 30 passenger seats. Operators planning larger passenger flights into Owensboro / Daviess County Regional Airport should default to Runway 18/36 instead, which carries no such limitation. This makes the 8,000-foot runway the practical choice for larger commercial passenger movements.
What lighting is available at KOWB when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at KOWB is closed, several lighting systems activate for pilot use. Runway 36 gets MALSR approach lighting, while REIL is available on runways 06, 18, and 24. PAPI visual glidepath indicators serve runways 6, 18, 24, and 36. MIRL covers runway 6/24 and HIRL covers runway 18/36, with taxiway and windcone lighting also available. All of these systems are activated via CTAF at Owensboro / Daviess County Regional Airport during hours without tower coverage.
Who provides air traffic services at KOWB when the tower and approach are closed?
At Owensboro / Daviess County Regional Airport, clearance delivery routes to Evansville Approach when the KOWB tower itself is closed. If Evansville Approach is also closed, calls are directed to Indianapolis ARTCC instead. This layered arrangement ensures that pilots operating during off-hours at KOWB have a defined contact chain for clearance and traffic coordination. Crews should confirm current frequencies before departure or arrival outside tower operating hours. The airport's stated attendance schedule runs daily from 0600 to 2000 local.