Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

PAOT / OTZ

Kotzebue, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 00:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
10kt
320°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.93
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PAOT 160053Z 32010KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T00940017 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.93 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.92 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (14 ft)
Pressure Alt
4 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -713 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PAOT 152320Z 1600/1624 32008KT P6SM SKC FM161200 36008KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM161200
+11h
VFR 360° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOT
09
27 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,900 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 102°
↑ 6.4kt ↔ 7.7kt
50° angle
17/35 3,800 ft 90 ft GVL 194°
↓ 5.9kt ↔ 8.1kt
126° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAOT
IATA Code: OTZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Kotzebue
Country: US
Latitude: 66.884697°
Longitude: -162.598999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT11

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,900 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,800 ft
Width: 90 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT/OTZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kotzebue, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 14 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (09/27, 17/35) with ASPH-G and GVL surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.