KOWA · OWA
Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
Owatonna, MinnesotaElevation 1,145 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0550°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 23230°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
12/30
RWY 12124°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30304°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Owatonna Degner Regional Airport is in Owatonna, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,145 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVE BEAVER
Manager phone507-774-7141
AttendedMAY-SEP SAT-SUN, 1000–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKOWA / OWA
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.1234, -93.2606
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt852 ft MSL
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.8
ROCHESTER APP/DEP
A/D
128.325
AWOS 3
AWOS
132.35
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
CNTR
122.25
PRINCETON RDO
RDO
122.7
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT MIRL RY 05/23; MALSR RY 30; REIL RY 05, 12 & 23; HIRL RY 12/30; PAPI RY 05, 12, 23, & 30 - CTAF.
›FOR CD CTC ROCHESTER APCH AT 507-424-8111.
›JET A AFT HRS 507-774-7141.
›ULTRALIGHTS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›100LL AVBL 24 HRS W CREDIT CARD.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KOWA have a METAR?
Yes. KOWA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KOWA have a TAF?
When KOWA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KOWA?
KOWA sits at 1,145 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KOWA?
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This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.