Is KOWA VFR or IFR right now?

KOWA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KOWA has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 280° at 9 kt, runway 30 gives a 8 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Owatonna Degner Regional Airport have?

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 1,145 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KOWA?

AWOS 128.325 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KOWA?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:14 UTC and sunset at 23:48 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:17 UTC.

Are there delays at KOWA right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KOWA.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport

General Aviation Airport · Owatonna, MN, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport. It's 67°F with 37% humidity. Winds from 280° at 9 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKOWAIATAOWALOCALOWA

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,145ft349 m

Longest runway5,500ft1,676 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates44.12, -93.2644°07'24.2"N 93°15'38.1"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

10 min ago

67°F19.6°C · Dew 40°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

280° @ 9 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity37%
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Pressure1023.1 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KOWA 042215Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3021 RMK AO2 T01960047

Decoded — plain language

Wind280° @ 9 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature67°F / 19.6°C

Dew point40°F · 37% RH

Altimeter30.21 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Owatonna/Degner Rgnl, MN, US·10 min ago

Runway winds

12/30

Headwind8 kt

Crosswind4 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind8 kt

Crosswind4 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (KOWA) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport. It's 67°F with 37% humidity. Winds from 280° at 9 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is KOWA VFR or IFR right now?: KOWA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KOWA has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 280° at 9 kt, runway 30 gives a 8 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Owatonna Degner Regional Airport have?: Owatonna Degner Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 1,145 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KOWA?: AWOS 128.325 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KOWA?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:14 UTC and sunset at 23:48 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:17 UTC.
Are there delays at KOWA right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KOWA.

Runways

1 total

12/30◐ lit

5,500 ft1,676 × 100 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

5 listed

AWOS128.325AWOS 3

UNICOM122.70CTAF/UNICOM

Approach119.80ROCHESTER APP/DEP

Radio / FSS122.25PRINCETON RDO

Center132.35MINNEAPOLIS CNTR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.