Ottawa Municipal

OWI · KOWI · Ottawa, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
966 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,500 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
4E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:51 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:38 AM11:38Z
Sunrise07:05 AM12:05Z
Sunset07:25 PM00:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:51 PM00:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:51 PM → 06:38 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:25 PM → 06:05 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 216°downwind 306°base 036°final 126°45° entry13173135

RWY 13RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
126° mag · 130° true
Dimensions
1,550 × 95 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 306°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
963 ft
Approach obstacle
Tree, 22 ft, 778 ft from threshold, 21 ft R of centerline — 35:1 slope to clear
TDZ elevation
963 ft

Condition: Good.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.25

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
127.725 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
270.25EMPORIA RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

FOE 111.60 · TOP 117.80 · BUM 115.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FOE · Forbes TACAN 111.60 · 53X r137° / 31.1 NM
TOP · Topeka VORTAC 117.80 · 125X Low r154° / 38.5 NM
BUM · Butler VORTAC 115.90 · 106X High r287° / 39.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
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Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KOWI / OWI
Coordinates
38.5392, -95.2532
Elevation
966 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.25 · ☎ 785-242-2185
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ICT
Attendance
TUES - SAT 0800 - 1400
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/04
Distance from city
4 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REILS RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET ON LOW INTST TO INCR INTST - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 2-light PAPI (left) · 35: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Glider, Instruction, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF OTTAWA
POST OFFICE BOX 60, OTTAWA, KS
785-229-3630
Manager
JIM REEDER
2178 MONTANA RD, OTTAWA, KS
785-242-5310
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FBO SVCS NOT AVBL EASTER, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY.
  • 75 FT POLES 1700 FT N OF AER 17 MKD W/RED LGTS. PLINE MKD W/RED BALLS.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT
  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • TWY AND HOLD LINE MKGS POOR.

Runways

  • RWY 13/31 MKD WITH WHITE BUCKETS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REILS RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET ON LOW INTST TO INCR INTST - CTAF.

Contact

  • AMGR CELL 785-418-5271.
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About KOWI

Ottawa Municipal (OWI · KOWI) is an airport in Ottawa, KS, at 966 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KOWI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KOWI have a control tower?

No. Ottawa Municipal is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KOWI?

Ottawa Municipal has 2 runways; the longest is 4,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KOWI?

Ottawa Municipal is in Ottawa, KS, at an elevation of 966 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5392, -95.2532.

More about KOWI

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KOWI in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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