Owensboro Daviess County Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Owensboro, United States. Its IATA code is OWB and its ICAO code is KOWB. The airport lies at an elevation of 407 ft (124 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 8,000 ft (2,438 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- OWB
- ICAO code
- KOWB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 407 ft (124 m)
- Coordinates
- 37.7401, -87.1668
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 8,000 ft · 2,438 m | 150 ft · 46 m | concrete/grooved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Owensboro Daviess County Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EVV Evansville Regional Airport | Evansville, United States | 46 km · 29 mi |
| SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | Louisville, United States | 134 km · 83 mi |
| PAH Barkley Regional Airport | Paducah, United States | 161 km · 100 mi |
| MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois | Marion, United States | 163 km · 101 mi |
| BNA Nashville International Airport | Nashville, United States | 185 km · 115 mi |
| CGI Cape Girardeau Regional Airport | Cape Girardeau, United States | 220 km · 137 mi |
| LEX Blue Grass Airport | Lexington, United States | 227 km · 141 mi |
| IND Indianapolis International Airport | Indianapolis, United States | 233 km · 145 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from OWB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 519 | 322 | 280 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,197 | 744 | 646 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,339 | 1,453 | 1,263 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,834 | 1,761 | 1,530 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,619 | 4,113 | 3,574 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,930 | 4,306 | 3,742 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,257 | 4,510 | 3,919 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,021 | 4,984 | 4,331 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,086 | 5,646 | 4,906 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,539 | 6,549 | 5,691 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,030 | 6,853 | 5,955 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,993 | 7,452 | 6,476 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,463 | 7,744 | 6,730 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,905 | 8,640 | 7,508 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,825 | 9,212 | 8,005 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,520 | 9,643 | 8,380 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | EVANSVILLE APP/DEP | 126.400 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| RDO | LOUISVILLE RDO | 108.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.700 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Owensboro Daviess County Airport?
The IATA code of Owensboro Daviess County Airport is OWB and its ICAO code is KOWB.
Where is Owensboro Daviess County Airport located?
Owensboro Daviess County Airport is in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States, at 37.7401, -87.1668.
What time zone is Owensboro Daviess County Airport in?
Owensboro Daviess County Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Owensboro Daviess County Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 8,000 ft (2,438 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Owensboro Daviess County Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), about 46 km (29 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.