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Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (IATA: OWA, ICAO: KOWA) serves Owatonna, US.
The Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (KOWA) is a publicly-owned, public-use airport located approximately 3 miles northwest of Owatonna, Minnesota, USA. It is not a private strip, but a regional airport serving general aviation.
- Location: Owatonna, Minnesota, USA (44.1229518, -93.2588264).
- FAA Identifier: OWA.
- Elevation: 1,145 feet.
- Runways:
- Runway 12/30: 5,500 x 100 feet, concrete surface, high-intensity edge lights.
- Runway 05/23: 3,000 x 75 feet, asphalt surface, medium-intensity edge lights.
- Services: The airport offers 24-hour availability, fueling (100LL and Jet A), hangars, tie-downs, a pilot lounge, conference room, showers, and on-field maintenance,.
- Historical Significance: Established in 1946, the airport was later named in honor of Glenn J. Degner, one of its early operators. Significant improvements in the 1990s included extending the concrete runway to 5,500 feet and adding an instrument landing system.
*Sources researched: owatonna.gov, airnav.com, owatonnaairport.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jan 14, 2026
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Where is Owatonna Degner Regional Airport located?
Owatonna Degner Regional Airport is located in Owatonna, US, at an elevation of 1145 ft. Its IATA code is OWA and ICAO code is KOWA.