Western Kentucky's regional gateway serving Owensboro and beyond.
Opened
1929
Location
Owensboro, United States
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) is a public airport located in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving as the primary commercial and general aviation facility for the western Kentucky region. It is owned and operated by the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport Authority.
The airport offers scheduled commercial passenger service connecting the region to major hub airports, supporting both business travelers and leisure passengers. In addition to commercial flights, the airport hosts significant general aviation activity, corporate aviation, and cargo operations.
Owensboro is known as the bluegrass music capital and home to the International Bluegrass Music Museum, and the airport plays an important economic role in connecting this mid-sized city to the national air travel network.
Terminals
The airport features a single terminal building with a small number of gates serving regional commercial flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and ride-share services connecting passengers to downtown Owensboro, approximately five miles from the airport.
Airlines here
American Eagle (operated by SkyWest or Envoy) has provided regional connections, historically linking OWB to American Airlines hubs such as Charlotte and Dallas/Fort Worth.
Notable facts
- ›The airport covers approximately 1,200 acres in Daviess County, Kentucky.
- ›It has two runways capable of handling regional jet and turboprop aircraft.
- ›The airport serves as an important general aviation reliever for the western Kentucky region.
- ›Owensboro is situated near the Indiana border along the Ohio River, giving the airport a bi-state catchment area.
- ›The facility has undergone multiple modernization projects to improve terminal and runway infrastructure.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
