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Kotzebue Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT / OTZ)

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PAOT airport at a glance

ICAO code
PAOT
IATA code
OTZ
City
Kotzebue
Region
Alaska
Country
United States
Elevation
14 ft (4 m)
Time zone
America/Nome (UTC-9)
Coordinates
66.8847° N, 162.5990° W
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Weather & airport info PAOT

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 04 Nov, 10:53 UTC
Wind
4 kt (7 km/h) from north (10°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
no significant clouds
Temperature
-6 °C (dew point -8 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
997 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR PAOT 041053Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2943 RMK AO2 SLP966 T10561078 TSNO

Forecast (TAF)

  • 04 Nov, 06:00–06:00 UTC
    11 kt (20 km/h) from east (80°) · visibility 10 km or more · no significant clouds
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF PAOT 040520Z 0406/0506 08011KT P6SM SKC

Airport

Elevation
14 ft (4 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
10:04 / 17:03 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
09/271,920 m (6,300 ft)asphaltyes
17/351,158 m (3,800 ft)gravelyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 135.45
  • CTAF: 123.6
  • UNICOM: 122.8

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map PAOT

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: RWY 18/36, TWY F

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Instrument approaches (5)
Minimums (2)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for PAOT(11)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • ClosedRunway10/322· permanent

    Runway 18/36 is closed.

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    RWY 18/36 CLSD

  • ClosedServices11/011· until 01 Feb, 09:00 UTC

    The flight service station (FSS) in Kotzebue is closed, so local airport advisory services are not available daily from 16:00 to 09:00.

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    SVC KOTZEBUE FSS CLSD LOCAL AP ADVISORY SER NOT AVBL DLY 1600-0900

  • Out of serviceServices11/016· until 31 Jan, 09:00 UTC

    The Automatic Flight Information Service (AFIS) at Ralph Wien Memorial airport is not available.

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    SVC AFIS NOT AVBL

  • ClosedTaxiway10/327· permanent

    Taxiway F is closed.

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    TWY F CLSD

  • Out of serviceILS: unserviceable10/267· until 27 Dec, 15:00 UTC (estimated)

    The instrument landing system (ILS) for runway 09, consisting of the localizer (LOC), glide path (GP), and distance measuring equipment (DME), is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.

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    NAV ILS RWY 09 LOC/GP/DME U/S

    10/267 NOTAMR
Q) PAZA/QICAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/6653N16235W025
A) PAOT
B) 2610261638
C) 2612271500EST

E) ILS RWY 09 LOC/GP/DME U/S
  • Out of serviceRunway end identifier lights: unserviceable10/159· until 19 Dec, 15:00 UTC (estimated)

    The runway end identification lights for runway 09 are out of service.

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    RWY 09 RWY END ID LGT U/S

    10/159 NOTAMR
Q) PAZA/QLIAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/6653N16235W005
A) PAOT
B) 2610191152
C) 2612191500EST

E) RWY 09 RWY END ID LGT
 U/S
  • Out of serviceAir/ground facility: unserviceable10/036· until 05 Dec, 15:00 UTC (estimated)

    The remote communication outlet for frequencies 121.5, 122.2, 123.6, and 120.3 is out of service. This means communication on these frequencies at Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is restricted.

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    COM REMOTE COM OUTLET 121.5, 122.2, 123.6, 120.3 U/S

    10/036 NOTAMN
Q) PAZA/QCAAS/IV/B/AE/000/999/6653N16235W025
A) PAOT
B) 2610052353
C) 2612051500EST

E) REMOTE COM OUTLET 121.5, 122.2, 123.6, 120.3 U/S
  • Out of serviceAerodrome10/035· until 05 Dec, 15:00 UTC (estimated)

    The automated weather broadcast system is not available. Pilots will therefore not be able to receive automated weather information from the airport.

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    SVC AUTOMATED WX BCST SYSTEM NOT AVBL

    10/035 NOTAMN
Q)PAZA/QFMXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/6653N16235W005
A) PAOT
B) 2610052352
C) 2612051500EST
E) AUTOMATED WX BCST SYSTEM NOT AVBL
3 more NOTAMs
  • NoticeNavigation10/333· from 05 Nov, 09:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 14:00 UTC

    The VOR/DME navigation system is not monitored. VOR/DME is a radio navigation system that helps aircraft determine their position.

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    NAV VOR/DME NOT MNT

    10/333 NOTAMN
Q)PAZA//IV/BO/AE/000/999/6653N16232W025
A) OTZ
B) 2611050900
C) 2611051400
E) VOR/DME NOT MNT
  • NoticeAerodrome10/134· permanent

    Work in progress on all airport surfaces.

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    AD AP ALL SFC WIP

  • NoticeObstacle10/112· until 31 Aug, 23:59 UTC

    A crane is located approximately 5 nautical miles south of the airport. Its top is 215 ft above sea level, 200 ft above ground, and it is flagged and lighted.

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    OBST CRANE 664901N1623038W (5NM S OTZ) 215FT (200FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD OBS AT

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
56
Departures
55
Different jets
11

Most frequent origins: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (13), Fairbanks International Airport (12), Noatak Airport (6), Selawik Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (19), Fairbanks International Airport (11), Noatak Airport (7), Shungnak Airport (3), Buckland Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Pilatus PC-12 (87), Pilatus PC-24 (12), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (6).

Tuesday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

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Map: Kotzebue Airport

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About the airport

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PAOT airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Kotzebue airport (PAOT) today?

There are currently 10 valid NOTAMs for Kotzebue (PAOT). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed; Services: closed; Taxiway: closed; Services: out of service and 4 more. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Kotzebue airport (PAOT)?

According to the latest weather report for PAOT (METAR, 04 Nov, 10:53 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 4 kt (7 km/h) from north (10°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature -6 °C (dew point -8 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Kotzebue airport (PAOT)?

Kotzebue (PAOT) has 2 runways: runway 09/27 with 1,920 m (6,300 ft), asphalt and runway 17/35 with 1,158 m (3,800 ft), gravel. The longest is 1,920 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Kotzebue airport (PAOT)?

Frequencies at PAOT: ATIS 135.45 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Ralph Wien Memorial Airport?

The ICAO code is PAOT and the IATA code is OTZ. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of PAOT airport?

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport sits at 14 ft (4 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Nome.

Can I fly to PAOT by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Ralph Wien Memorial Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

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