OTZ
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
Kotzebue · United StatesICAO PAOT
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) is an airport serving Kotzebue, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 66° 53' 4.9" N, 162° 35' 56.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 meters) above sea level. With 11 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Anchorage (GMT-8).
Destinations
11
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
14/ 4m
America/Anchorage
GMT-8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
OTZ
ICAO Code
PAOT
City
Kotzebue
Country
United States
Elevation
14 ft
Local Time
09:32 AM (GMT-8)
Coordinates
Latitude:66.8847°
Longitude:-162.5990°
Popular Routes from OTZ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABL | Ambler, United States | 129 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 53 kg | View |
| BKC | Buckland, United States | 74 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 31 kg | View |
| DRG | Deering, United States | 57 mi | 0h 36m | short-haul | 23 kg | View |
| IAN | Kiana, United States | 59 mi | 0h 37m | short-haul | 24 kg | View |
| OME | Nome, United States | 183 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 75 kg | View |
| ORV | Noorvik, United States | 43 mi | 0h 35m | short-haul | 18 kg | View |
| SHG | Shungnak, United States | 148 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 61 kg | View |
| WLK | Selawik, United States | 74 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 30 kg | View |
| WTK | Noatak, United States | 48 mi | 0h 36m | short-haul | 20 kg | View |
| ANC | Anchorage, United States | 548 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 225 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at OTZ
3 active airlines serving Ralph Wien Memorial Airport.
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Bering Air
8EUnited States
Era Alaska
7HUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deering Airport | DRG | Deering | United States | 91 km |
| Noatak Airport | WTK | Noatak | United States | 78 km |
| Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport | ORV | Noorvik | United States | 70 km |
| Bob Baker Memorial Airport | IAN | Kiana | United States | 95 km |
| Buckland Airport | BKC | Buckland | United States | 120 km |
| Elim Airport | ELI | Elim | United States | 254 km |
| Golovin Airport | GLV | Golovin | United States | 261 km |
| Kivalina Airport | KVL | Kivalina | United States | 127 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 66° 53' 4.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 162° 35' 56.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 66.884697
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -162.598999
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Anchorage
- UTC Offset
- GMT-8
- Current Local Time
- 09:32 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 14 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 4 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Ralph Wien Memorial Airport?
The IATA code for Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is OTZ, and its ICAO code is PAOT. The airport is located in Kotzebue, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from OTZ?
There are 11 direct destinations available from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) in Kotzebue, United States.
What airlines fly from OTZ?
There are 3 airlines operating from OTZ, including Alaska Airlines, Bering Air, Era Alaska.
What timezone is Ralph Wien Memorial Airport in?
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is in the America/Anchorage timezone (GMT-8). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Ralph Wien Memorial Airport?
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 meters) above sea level.
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