Airports / Wisconsin / KOVS
Boscobel Airport.
Boscobel, Wisconsin · 673 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KOVS
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
673
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ).
Overview
Boscobel Airport, listed as KOVS, is a general aviation field in Boscobel, Wisconsin. The field lies at an elevation of 673 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
KOVS has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 46 nm), La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE, 50 nm), and Volk Field (VOK, 50 nm). KOVS offers 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of KOVS vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KOVS, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KOVS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Boscobel Municipal Airport
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- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KOVS
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KOVS
Elevation
673 ft
Coordinates
43.1608° N · 90.6737° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 673 ft, KOVS sits lower than 91% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 023,658 ft × 58 ftAsphaltLighted
- 075,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
KOVS's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 46nmDBQDubuque Regional AirportDubuque
- 50nmLSELa Crosse Regional AirportLa Crosse
- 50nmVOKVolk FieldCamp Douglas
- 59nmMSNDane County Regional Truax FieldMadison
- 84nmALOWaterloo Regional AirportWaterloo
- 85nmCCYNortheast Iowa Regional AirportCharles City
Location
Open the full mapKOVS · Boscobel Airport · Boscobel, WI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KOVS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 142 nm | 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 461 nm | 1h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 649 nm | 1h 55m |
| Denver (DEN) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 684 nm | 1h 59m |
| New York (TEB) | 753 nm | 2h 9m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 760 nm | 2h 10m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 768 nm | 2h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KOVS?
- Boscobel Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KOVS?
- Boscobel Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Boscobel Airport?
- One FBO serves KOVS: Boscobel Municipal Airport. Phone, website and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KOVS?
- The closest alternate is Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ), about 46 nm away, followed by La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KOVS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 28m (461 nm), Washington DC about 1h 55m (649 nm), Denver about 1h 56m (659 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.