Which airport should I fly into for Owensboro?

For long-haul and international flights, Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport (LWV) is the main gateway near Owensboro. The closest airport, Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Owensboro?

The nearest is about 4 mi (6 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Owensboro?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Owensboro

The closest airports to Owensboro, Kentucky: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Owensboro, Kentucky is Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport (LWV).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
OWB	Owensboro Daviess County AirportOwensboro, United States	4 mi / 6 km	13 min	Regional
EVV	Evansville Regional AirportEvansville, United States	29 mi / 47 km	56 min	Regional
HNB	Huntingburg AirportHuntingburg, United States	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
FRH	French Lick Municipal AirportFrench Lick, United States	57 mi / 91 km	1 hr 41 min	Regional
FTK	Godman Army Air FieldFort Knox, United States	63 mi / 101 km	1 hr 53 min	Regional
EKX	Addington FieldElizabethtown, United States	65 mi / 105 km	1 hr 57 min	Regional
BWG	Bowling Green Warren County Regional AirportBowling Green, United States	68 mi / 109 km	2 hr 1 min	Regional
LWV	Lawrenceville Vincennes International AirportLawrenceville, United States	73 mi / 118 km	1 hr 42 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport (LWV) (73 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Owensboro. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with OWB.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near OWB saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Owensboro is Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.