OWB begins daily jet service to Chicago

Owensboro-Daviess County Airport • August 2, 2023

You can now officially ride a jet round-trip from Owensboro to Chicago any day of the week. The inaugural flight for the new service, provided by Contour Airlines, lifted off just before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Contour offers 12 weekly round trips between Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The flight…

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OWB earns foreign trade zone designation, celebrates Young Eagles Day, and more

By Chris Wathen • July 18, 2024
The Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) became a foreign trade zone (FTZ) earlier this week after working to obtain the designation since January. They also recently hosted a successful Young Eagles Day, where over 60 youngsters between the ages of 9-17 could experience flying, most for the first time.  According to the International Trade Administration,… The post OWB earns foreign trade zone designation, celebrates Young Eagles Day, and more appeared first on Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport.

Static Air Show brings hundreds to airport

By Owensboro-Daviess County Airport • September 16, 2023
The aircraft on display Friday evening at Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport ranged from single-engine puddle jumpers to a fighter jet, transport planes and a massive beast that flew passengers and carried mail during its heyday in the 1930s and ‘40s. The event, the Owensboro Air Show’s static air show, opened to the public at 4:30… The post Static Air Show brings hundreds to airport appeared first on Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport.