Airports / Kentucky / OWB
Owensboro Daviess County Airport
KOWB / OWBOwensboro, KentuckyELEV 407 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
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.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into OWB for departures. 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).
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.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
3/5 reviews“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
Terminal & facilities
3/5 reviews“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
Staff & service
2/5 reviews“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 95% of the 19 Kentucky fields on the register.
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
Google Places photography of Owensboro Daviess County Airport — tap any frame to view full-screen, then cycle with the arrows or your keyboard.