Airport
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport is a convenient gateway to Owensboro's riverfront downtown and the wider western Kentucky region, located just a few minutes from the city centre. Arrive by car, rideshare, or private transfer and connect onward to Evansville, the Owensboro Convention Center, and destinations across Kentucky.
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About Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport is the primary airport serving Owensboro, Daviess County, and the surrounding western Kentucky region. The public-use facility sits about three nautical miles southwest of downtown Owensboro and is owned jointly by the city and the county.
The airport opened at its present site around 1950, and its passenger terminal, completed in 1953, has been renovated over the years, including a recent refresh. Today the single terminal has two departure gates and one arrival area, with scheduled domestic service operated by Contour Airlines to Chicago O'Hare, where travelers can connect onward.
Located near I-165 and the US 60 bypass, OWB is easily reached by car, taxi, rideshare, private transfer, and rental car from Owensboro, Evansville, and nearby communities. Short lines and parking steps from the terminal keep the airport convenient for both business and leisure travelers.
As a gateway for western Kentucky, the airport supports general aviation, charter operations, and commercial flights while providing practical passenger amenities such as restrooms, vending machines, a charging station, and comfortable seating.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport operates one passenger terminal building with two departure gates and a single arrival area. Scheduled service is domestic, currently operated by Contour Airlines with nonstop flights to Chicago O'Hare.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport to downtown Owensboro hotels, the riverfront, and locations across western Kentucky.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from OWB to business meetings, events, and destinations around Owensboro and nearby Evansville.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport for independent travel around Owensboro and onward journeys through western Kentucky.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport, hotels, event venues, and other regional destinations.
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