Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD)
Medium airport · Norwood, Massachusetts, United States
Airport data
| Name | Norwood Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOWD |
| IATA | OWD |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°11'26" W 71°10'22" 42.19050, -71.17290 |
| Location | Norwood, Massachusetts, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,995 ft (1218 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 4,007 ft (1221 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Norwood Memorial Airport at a glance
Norwood Memorial Airport is a medium airport in Norwood, Massachusetts, United States, known to airline systems as OWD. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOWD 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 — 17/35 — offers 4,007 ft (1221 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOWD 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 Norwood Memorial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Logan International Airport | KBOS | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Laurence G Hanscom Field | KBED | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Beverly Regional Airport | KBVY | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | KPVD | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Worcester Regional Airport | KORH | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Norwood Memorial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Norwood Memorial 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 Norwood Memorial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Norwood Memorial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Norwood Memorial Airport is KOWD, and its IATA code is OWD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Norwood Memorial Airport above sea level?
Norwood Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Norwood Memorial Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.1905, -71.1729 — in Norwood, Massachusetts, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boston Logan International Airport, about 23 km away.
Does KOWD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOWD 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 Norwood Memorial Airport?
Norwood Memorial Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,007 ft (1221 m) with a ASP surface.