Southwest Oregon Regional Airport

KOTH / OTH

North Bend, US

Last Updated
Jun 8, 16:48Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
16:48Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
9 kt
130°
10 SM
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOTH 081648Z 13009KT 10SM OVC030 13/12 A2974

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
OVC 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,017 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 2.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 9 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Mist.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KOTH 081739Z 0818/0918 15012KT 3SM -RA BR SCT025 OVC035 WS020/21050KT FM082000 20013G20KT 5SM -RA BR SCT007 BKN025 OVC040 FM090200 23012KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN010 OVC025 FM090800 25010KT P6SM OVC015 AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 12 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Rain, Mist
20:00Z FM082000
+1h
MVFR 200° 13 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain, Mist
02:00Z FM090200
+7h
IFR 230° 12 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OTH
05
23
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,980 ft 150 ft ASP 61°
3.2 kt 8.4 kt
69° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,470 ft 150 ft ASP 150°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOTH

7,250 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.2%
MVFR
22.4%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
14%

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 26°C with an average of 10.3°C. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, January, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 11.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.6%
NE
3.2%
E
3.5%
SE
30%
S
18.7%
SW
6.6%
W
6.2%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.3°C
Range: -1°C to 26°C
-1°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.3%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

June January April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,250 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOTH
IATA Code: OTH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: North Bend
Country: US
Latitude: 43.417099°
Longitude: -124.246002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,980 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,470 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Southwest Oregon Regional Airport

Overview

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport serves the coastal communities of North Bend and Coos Bay, providing essential aviation infrastructure in southwestern Oregon. Located at an elevation of 17 feet MSL, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with two paved runways offering substantial length and flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KOTH demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 52.6% of the time. Pilots should anticipate potential marginal or instrument flight conditions, as MVFR, IFR, and LIFR conditions combine to represent 47.4% of observations. Seasonal temperature ranges from -1°C to 26°C, with prevailing southeast winds averaging 7.2 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 5,980 feet and Runway 13/31 at 4,470 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components (5.5 and 4 knots respectively). Coastal proximity suggests potential marine layer and fog influences, with observations indicating fog present in 5.7% of recorded conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect relatively consistent wind patterns from the southeast at 135 degrees, with calm conditions occurring 11.7% of the time. Visibility averages 8.4 statute miles, though occasional reduced visibility below 3 miles occurs in 6.9% of observations. September, October, and January historically offer the most consistent visual flight conditions at this regional airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.