Regional airport · Kotzebue, United States
Ralph Wien Memorial
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 66°53′N 162°36′W
- Local time
- America/Nome
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Field information
PAOT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Ralph Wien Memorial (PAOT/OTZ) has 2 runways; the longest, 09/27, is 6,300 ft (1,920 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index B. Operating hours: Wed-Mon, 1600-0400Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at PAOT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Nome
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Kotzebue
Elevation
14 ft
Position
66.8847, -162.5990
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index B
Operating hours
Wed-Mon, 1600-0400Z
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · PAOT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,300 ft (1,920 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 17/35 | 3,800 ft (1,158 m) | 90 ft | gravel | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at PAOT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ralph Wien Memorial (PAOT / OTZ) in Kotzebue, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. PAOT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at PAOT
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at PAOT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at PAOT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at PAOT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at PAOT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to PAOT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for PAOT: 66° 53′ 5″ N 162° 35′ 56″ W; elevation 14 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kotzebue
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kotzebue. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at PAOT.
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Cargo Operations at PAOT
Support for freighter operations into PAOT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ralph Wien Memorial — one desk for the whole trip.