Putnam County

OWX · KOWX · Ottawa, OH · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
764 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,502 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
5W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:08 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise07:19 AM11:19Z
Sunset07:40 PM23:40Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:08 PM00:08Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:08 PM → 06:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:40 PM → 06:19 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 185°downwind 095°base 005°final 275°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
275° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
4,502 × 75 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 095°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27
Threshold elev
764 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 11 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 208 ft R of centerline
Threshold crossing height
44 ft
TDZ elevation
764 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med.

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
120.525

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Departure & arrival

“Toledo”
App/Dep
120.8

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
317.55APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

FBC 108.20 · TOL 112.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FBC · Flag City VORTAC 108.20 · 19X Low r297° / 11.3 NM
TOL · Toledo TACAN 112.50 · 72X r199° / 34.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KOWX / OWX
Coordinates
41.0356, -83.9819
Elevation
764 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 120.525 · ☎ 419-523-4151
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
CLEVELAND · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
OWX
Attendance
MON-FRI 0900-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1967/10
Distance from city
3 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09 & 27 OPR CONSLY. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 2-light PAPI (left) · 27: 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 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PUTNAM CO ARPT AUTHORITY
10218 ROAD 5-H, OTTAWA, OH
419-523-3910
Manager
CHAD & LINDA NIESE
10218 ROAD 5-H, OTTAWA, OH
419-523-3910
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • INTENSIVE AGRI OPNS & CROP DUSTING.
  • FOR CD CTC TOLEDO APCH AT 419-865-1495.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09 & 27 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL H24 SELF SVC.

Obstructions

  • +9 FT ROAD, 0-200 FT DIST, 217 FT L.
  • +11 FT ROAD, 0-200 FT DIST, 208 FT R.

Attendance

  • FOR SVC ALL HRS CALL AMGR.
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About KOWX

Putnam County (OWX · KOWX) is an airport in Ottawa, OH, at 764 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,502 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KOWX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KOWX have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KOWX?

Putnam County has 1 runway; the longest is 4,502 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KOWX?

Putnam County is in Ottawa, OH, at an elevation of 764 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0356, -83.9819.

More about KOWX

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 KOWX 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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