Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) | Terminal maps | Airport guide
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport Information
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Airport Address:
100 Airport Access Rd, Kotzebue, AK 99752 -
Contact Number:
(907) 442-3147
OTZ Contact Information
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Name:
ALVIN WERNEKE -
Address:
BOX 55 -
Telephone:
(907) 442-3147
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
Ralph Wine Memorial Airport (OTZ), located in Kotzebue, Alaska, serves as a critical transportation hub for the Northwest Arctic Boro, providing crucial connections to this remote region above the Arctic Circle.
The airport is served by Alaska Airlines and regional carriers such as Bering Air and Ravn Alaska, offering direct flights to Anchorage and other small communities in Alaska. This connectivity is vital to residents, facilitating access to healthcare, education and supplies, as well as supporting tourism and cultural exchange.
The OTZ terminal includes basic amenities such as parking and rental cars.
The airport plays a critical role in the local economy and social fabric, providing mobility and economic development in a region where road connectivity is limited, making it indispensable to the community of Kotzebue and surrounding areas.
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport Weather 12/15/2025
Weather Forecast
Overnight
-10
Partly Cloudy
Monday
5
Chance Snow then Snow Likely
Monday Night
0
Chance Snow and Areas Blowing Snow
Tuesday
7
Areas Blowing Snow
Tuesday Night
-10
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
-5
Sunny then Slight Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
-11
Chance Snow
Thursday
-1
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
-6
Chance Snow
Friday
3
Chance Snow
Friday Night
-5
Slight Chance Snow
Saturday
6
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
0
Chance Snow