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Putnam County Airport

General Aviation Airport · Ottawa, OH, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Putnam County Airport. It's 75°F with 41% humidity. Winds from 290° at 9 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKOWXIATA—LOCALOWX
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation764ft233 m
Longest runway4,502ft1,372 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates41.04, -83.9841°02'08.2"N 83°58'55.2"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

9 min ago
75°F24°C · Dew 50°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW290° @ 9 kt
  • Visibility10+ sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity41%
  • Altimeter30.10 inHg
  • Pressure1019.4 hPa
  • GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KOWX 042215Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3010 RMK AO2
Decoded — plain language
Wind290° @ 9 kt
Visibility10+ sm
Temperature75°F / 24°C
Dew point50°F · 41% RH
Altimeter30.10 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Ottawa/Putnam Cnty, OH, US·9 min ago

Runway winds

09/27
NESW
27
Headwind8 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
★ Best
09
Tailwind8 kt
Crosswind3 kt from L
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 22:24 UTC
What is the weather at Putnam County Airport (KOWX) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Putnam County Airport. It's 75°F with 41% humidity. Winds from 290° at 9 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is KOWX VFR or IFR right now?
KOWX is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KOWX has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 290° at 9 kt, runway 27 gives a 8 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Putnam County Airport have?
Putnam County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,502 ft (1,372 m). Field elevation is 764 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KOWX?
AWOS 120.525 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KOWX?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:36 UTC and sunset at 23:13 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:40 UTC.
Are there delays at KOWX right now?
The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KOWX.

Runways

1 total
09/27◐ lit
4,502 ft1,372 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed
AWOS120.525AWOS 3
UNICOM122.70CTAF/UNICOM
Approach120.80TOLEDO APP/DEP
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.