Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

Kotzebue, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

PAOT

IATA

OTZ

Elevation

14 ft

Region

US-AK

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: PAOT

Local Code: OTZ

Location: 66.884697° N, -162.598999° E

Continent: North America

Type: Medium Airport

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Airport Routes

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) offers 17 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include Bering Air, Alaska Airlines and Horizon. Popular destinations from Kotzebue include Anchorage Intl, Selawik, Buckland, Ambler and Bob Baker Meml.

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17 routes indexed for Ralph Wien Memorial Airport. Route data is updated based on demand — track this airport to get regular updates on existing and new routes. Sign up free to track this airport.

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Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details
Point Hope	`PHO`	Point Hope	C208	Bering Air	81 flights · 150 mi
Noatak	`WTK`	Noatak	C208	Bering Air	62 flights · 48 mi
Selawik	`WLK`	Selawik	C208	Bering Air	46 flights · 83 mi
Deering	`DRG`	Deering	C208	Bering Air	43 flights · 57 mi
Anchorage Intl	`ANC`	Anchorage	B738	Alaska Airlines	36 flights · 547 mi
Kobuk	`OBU`	Kobuk	C208	Bering Air	36 flights · 155 mi
Bob Baker Meml	`IAN`	Kiana	C208	Bering Air	34 flights · 59 mi
Ambler	`ABL`	Ambler	C208	Bering Air	33 flights · 375 mi
Robert/Bob/Curtis Meml	`ORV`	Noorvik	C208	Bering Air	33 flights · 45 mi
Kivalina	`KVL`	Kivalina	C208	Bering Air	16 flights · 79 mi
Anchorage Intl	`ANC`	Anchorage	E75L	Horizon	11 flights · 547 mi
Buckland	`BKC`	Buckland	C208	Bering Air	10 flights · 74 mi
Cape Lisburne Lrrs	`LUR`	Cape Lisburne	C208	BRG	2 flights · 168 mi
Nome	`OME`	Nome	C208	BRG	1 flight · 183 mi
Buckland	`BKC`	Buckland	C208	UNKNOWN	1 flight · 100 mi
Selawik	`WLK`	Selawik	C208	UNKNOWN	1 flight · 102 mi
Fairbanks Intl	`FAI`	Fairbanks	PC12	UNKNOWN	1 flight · 440 mi

Top Airlines

Operating at Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Bering Air `BRG` / `8E`	12	397	12	May 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines `ASA` / `AS`	1	36	1	May 8, 2026
Horizon `QXE` / `QX`	1	11	1	May 9, 2026

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`17/35`	3800 ft	90 ft	GVL	Active Lighted
`09/27`	6300 ft	150 ft	ASPH-G	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
ASOS	ASOS	`135.45 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`135.45 MHz`
CNTR	ANCHORAGE CNTR	`119.2 MHz`
CTAF	CTAF	`123.6 MHz`
FSS	KOTZEBUE RDO	`122.2 MHz`
MISC	TWEB	`115.7 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`HHM`	Hotham	NDB	`356 kHz`
`OTZ`	Kotzebue	VOR-DME	`115700 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Local taxi services are typically available at the airport, often timed to meet arriving flights. Due to the small number of operators in Kotzebue, it's recommended to call for a taxi upon arrival or pre-book your ride, especially during peak travel times.

Rental Cars

Car rental options are very limited and it is essential to book a vehicle far in advance. There are no major national rental car agencies at the airport. Rentals are handled by local businesses, and availability can be scarce. Inquire with local hotels or businesses about vehicle rental possibilities.

Public Transportation

There is no public bus or formal transit system serving Ralph Wien Memorial Airport or the community of Kotzebue. Some hotels may offer shuttle services for their guests; it is best to confirm transportation arrangements with your accommodation prior to arrival.

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