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“It's close to home, easy to navigate, parking is reasonably priced, and there's quick access to the freeway.”
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Airports / Kentucky / OWB
Medium airport · OWB
Owensboro Daviess County Airport.
Owensboro, Kentucky · 407 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
143 ratings
1
Operators based
407
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Owensboro, KentuckyELEV 407 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
143
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
407
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
25 nm
To the nearest alternate
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV).
Overview
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (KOWB / OWB) sits in Owensboro, Kentucky, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 407 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, MidAmericaJet, Inc. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Evansville Regional Airport (EVV, 25 nm), Godman Army Air Field (FTK, 58 nm), and Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG, 59 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,000-foot paved runway, OWB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from OWB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Owensboro.
1 FBO serves KOWB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Modern Jet Center Owensboro
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Mon-Fri 07:30-16:30; self-serve 24/7/365
- Unicom 122.9
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Crew car
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It's close to home, easy to navigate, parking is reasonably priced, and there's quick access to the freeway.”
Bluegrass Palms & Design5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Everyone is so friendly and helpful, and I took a flight on Contour airlines to and from Chicago- super comfortable planes, and an outstanding flight attendant.”
Gretchen Mominee5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Owensboro Daviess County Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KOWB
IATA
OWB
FAA / Local
OWB
Elevation
407 ft
Coordinates
37.7401° N · 87.1668° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs KY fields
state range 407–1,473 ft
At 407 ft, OWB sits lower than 96% of the 28 Kentucky fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,000 ft
- 18/368,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 06/245,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,000 ft
OWB's 8,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 25nmEVVEvansville Regional AirportEvansville
- 58nmFTKGodman Army Air FieldFort Knox
- 59nmBWGBowling Green Warren County Regional AirportBowling Green
- 66nmHOPCampbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell)Fort Campbell
- 73nmSDFLouisville Muhammad Ali International AirportLouisville
- 77nmLOUBowman FieldLouisville
Location
Open the full mapKOWB · Owensboro Daviess County Airport · Owensboro, KY
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OWB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 257 nm | 1h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 463 nm | 1h 29m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 558 nm | 1h 42m |
| Houston (HOU) | 632 nm | 1h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 636 nm | 1h 53m |
| Austin (AUS) | 691 nm | 2h 0m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 754 nm | 2h 9m |
| Boston (BED) | 781 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OWB?
- Owensboro Daviess County Airport's longest paved runway is 8,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 OWB?
- Owensboro Daviess County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at OWB?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Owensboro Daviess County Airport as a home base, including MidAmericaJet, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Owensboro Daviess County Airport?
- One FBO serves OWB: Modern Jet Center Owensboro. Phone, website, hours, unicom 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 OWB?
- The closest alternate is Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), about 25 nm away, followed by Godman Army Air Field (FTK) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OWB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 0m (257 nm), Washington DC about 1h 29m (463 nm), Dallas about 1h 42m (558 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.