Southwest Oregon Regional Airport

KOTH / OTH

North Bend, US

Last Updated
Apr 23, 22:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
22:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
13 kt
340°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOTH 232256Z 34013KT 10SM SCT036 13/07 A3020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
SCT 3,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,617 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,600 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 13.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 13 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 4 to 18 knots.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 241120Z 2412/2512 15004KT P6SM SCT035 FM241800 36010KT P6SM SCT040 FM242100 35018G25KT P6SM SKC FM250400 01010KT P6SM SKC FM250800 06005KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM241800
+6h
VFR 360° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM242100
+9h
VFR 350° 18 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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°
2.0 kt 12.8 kt
81° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
4,470 ft 150 ft ASP 150°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOTH

6,948 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.4%
MVFR
21.8%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
14.3%

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 26°C with an average of 10.2°C. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are January, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 11.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.6%
N
13.8%
S
19.3%
W
6%
NE
3.2%
NW
5.4%
SE
30.9%
SW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -1°C to 26°C
-1°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.5%
Fog Frequency: 5.4%

Best Months for VFR

January April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,948 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.