Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG)
Medium airport · Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBWG |
| IATA | BWG |
| Elevation | 547 ft (167 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°57'52" W 86°25'11" 36.96450, -86.41970 |
| Location | Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,501 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,956 ft (1206 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport at a glance
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport is a medium airport in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States, known to airline systems as BWG. The field elevation of 547 ft (167 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBWG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 6,501 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBWG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville International Airport | KBNA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) | KHOP | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Smyrna Airport | KMQY | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Owensboro Daviess County Airport | KOWB | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Godman Army Air Field | KFTK | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 547 ft field elevation of Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport is KBWG, and its IATA code is BWG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport above sea level?
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 547 feet (167 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.9645, -86.4197 — in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nashville International Airport, about 96 km away.
Does KBWG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBWG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport?
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,501 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.