Owensboro Daviess County Airport

KOWB / OWB

Owensboro, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
17:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
13 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOWB 041756Z 22013KT 10SM FEW055 BKN070 BKN100 22/17 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE SLP186 60000 T02170167 10217 20144 58021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 407 ft
FEW 5,500 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,907 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,407 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,407 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (407 ft)
Pressure Alt
235 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,173 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KOWB 041720Z 0418/0518 19010KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC040 FM042300 20006KT 6SM -TSRA SCT025CB BKN040 TEMPO 0423/0503 VRB10G20KT 2SM +TSRA BKN025CB FM050300 VRB04KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN060 FM051100 21008KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025 PROB30 0511/0517 4SM TSRA BR OVC015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+5h
MVFR 200° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
23:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR VRB 10 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
03:00Z FM050300
+9h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

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: 23
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 52°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
18/36 8,000 ft 150 ft concrete/grooved 178°
9.7 kt 8.7 kt
42° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOWB

4,692 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.2%
MVFR
17.1%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
4.6%

Owensboro Daviess County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 16% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 16%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
6.9%
E
9.1%
SE
8.1%
S
17.3%
SW
9.6%
W
8.7%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.4°C
Range: -18°C to 34°C
-18°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,692 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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/GMT+6

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

About Owensboro Daviess County Airport

Overview

Owensboro Daviess County Airport serves the metropolitan area of Owensboro, Kentucky, as a medium-sized airport supporting regional aviation operations. Located at an elevation of 407 feet MSL, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for western Kentucky. Its two runways offer substantial capacity for various aircraft types, with the primary 18/36 runway extending 8,000 feet on concrete pavement.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KOWB demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 68.9% of observations. The airport experiences moderate winds primarily from the south at an average of 7.6 knots, with temperature ranges spanning from -14°C to 34°C. Pilots should anticipate occasional MVFR conditions (18.4% of observations) and be prepared for potential low visibility periods, particularly during seasonal transitions.

Notable Features

The airport's dual-runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with runways 05/23 and 18/36 offering comprehensive wind coverage. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. The 8,000-foot concrete runway 18/36 provides substantial landing and takeoff capabilities for a wide range of aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the prevailing southerly winds and the airport's consistent wind characteristics. With an average crosswind of approximately 5 knots across both runways, pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions. October, September, and January represent the most favorable months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions with minimal meteorological interference.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.