Owensboro Daviess County Airport

KOWB / OWB

Owensboro, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:56Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.10
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOWB 160456Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02330189

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.10 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.70 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (407 ft)
Pressure Alt
227 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,285 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KOWB 160520Z 1606/1706 00000KT P6SM SKC FM161300 00000KT P6SM FEW240 FM161600 06006KT P6SM SCT060 FM170000 00000KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
13:00Z FM161300
+8h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM161600
+11h
VFR 60° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OWB
05 ✈️
23
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 52°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
18/36 8,000 ft 150 ft concrete/grooved 178°
↓ 0.9kt ↔ 2.9kt
108° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Owensboro Daviess County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOWB
IATA Code: OWB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 407 ft MSL

Location

City: Owensboro
Country: US
Latitude: 37.740101°
Longitude: -87.166801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: concrete/grooved
ILS: No

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Current conditions and forecasts

• Real-time METAR reports
• Extended TAF forecasts
• Flight rules assessment
Charts & Navigation

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• Visual approach charts
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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Owensboro Daviess County Airport

Owensboro Daviess County Airport (KOWB/OWB) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Owensboro, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 407 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 18/36) with ASP and concrete/grooved surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.