Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport serves Bowling Green, Kentucky, home of the National Corvette Museum and the only Corvette assembly plant in the world. Located 3 miles south of downtown Bowling Green, BWG offers a 6,500-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves General Motors' Corvette Assembly Plant, Western Kentucky University, and the Mammoth Cave National Park region. Dedicated FBO facilities provide private terminals. Estimated charter rates to Bowling Green via BWG: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.
Transworld Jets Insider Tip
Bowling Green is the exclusive birthplace of every Chevrolet Corvette ever made. The National Corvette Museum draws automotive enthusiasts from around the world, with the annual Bash and Corvette Homecoming events bringing significant private aviation traffic. Mammoth Cave National Park (the world's longest cave system) is 30 miles northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can heavy jets land at Bowling Green?
Yes. Bowling Green-Warren County Regional's 6,500-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning, including the Gulfstream G550 and Bombardier Challenger 650.
How close is BWG to the Corvette Museum?
Bowling Green Regional Airport is approximately 5 miles from the National Corvette Museum and the GM Corvette Assembly Plant, typically a 10-minute drive.
How far is Bowling Green from Mammoth Cave?
Bowling Green is approximately 30 miles from Mammoth Cave National Park, typically a 35-minute drive. It's the closest major airport to the world's longest cave system.
Aircraft Compatible with Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport
Based on the longest runway (6,501 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,501 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,956 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
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- IATA Code
- BWG
- ICAO Code
- KBWG
- Elevation
- 547 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest Runway
- 6,501 ft
- Location
- Bowling Green, Kentucky