KOTH

VFR

SOUTHWEST OREGON RGNL

NORTH BEND · OREGON

Elev
17.4'
Longest RWY
5,980'05/23
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR22:56Z
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Before you fly into KOTH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,017.4'
MSL · field 17.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +10 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF KOTH

Current METAR

Observed 22:56Z

KOTH 272256Z 29013KT 10SM BKN033 14/08 A3014
Wind
290° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-371 ft
Ceiling
3,300 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
OTH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RODGER CRADDOCK
Address
1100 AIRPORT LANE, FLOOR 3, NORTH BEND OR 97459-2079

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0500-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 13 kt
RWY 31
315°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 315° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,017 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2346° / 226°5,980 ftASPHStandard L
13/31Favored135° / 315°4,470 ftASPH31 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
055,320'5,320'5,320'5,320'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR144', boat, 3700' from thr, slope 25
235,980'5,980'5,980'5,320'144', boat, 1320' from thr, 550' R of cntrln, slope 8
134,470'4,470'4,470'4,470'144', boat, 1740' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 11
314,470'4,470'4,470'4,470'PAPI 4-box left(4°)13', road, 200' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 05
LD · CAT I
OTH
108.5
COPTER ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 05
KOTH · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Airport use fees apply.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware that LED approach lighting system is in use on runway 05.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • A ship channel crosses runway 05 two-thirds of a mile from the threshold. It crosses runways 13 and 23 between 1000 and 1700 feet from the threshold. Mast heights reach up to 144 feet.Show FAA
  • Power assisted engine washing is in the vicinity of runways and taxiways from 0730 to 1530.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A3 is closed for aircraft over 60,000 pounds.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 05; runway end identifier lights for runways 13, 23, and 31; medium intensity runway lights for runway 13/31; and high intensity runway lights for runway 05/23 on the common traffic advisory frequency. The precision approach path indicator for runway 05 operates continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value for runway 13/31 is 124/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
  • 05/23The pavement classification rating value for runway 05/23 is 398/F/A/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31The precision approach path indicator for runway 31 is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Index B aircraft are available with four hour prior permission required at 541-297-4777.Show FAA
  • 2After hours contact is 541-756-5181.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KOTH

Answer card
ICAO
KOTH
Name
SOUTHWEST OREGON RGNL
Location
NORTH BEND, OREGON
Elevation
17.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,017.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,980 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Southwest Oregon Rgnl is in North Bend, Oregon. The field elevation is 17.4 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 5,980 ft. The tower is open 0700 to 2100. One ILS approach is published for runway 05. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Coos Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (541) 756-5181 for current service details. The airport also has published use fees. Waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. A ship channel crosses runway 05 about two-thirds of a mile from the threshold. It crosses runways 13 and 23 between 1,000 and 1,700 ft from the threshold. Mast heights reach 144 ft.

When the tower is closed, lighting for runway 05, runway 13/31 and the runway end identifier lights is activated on CTAF. The PAPI for runway 05 operates continuously. The PAPI for runway 31 is out of service indefinitely. Taxiway A3 is closed to aircraft over 60,000 pounds. This is a busy coastal field with low elevation, towered operations and a mix of airline and general aviation traffic. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOTH?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
What runway is the ILS at Southwest Oregon Rgnl?
The published ILS is for runway 05. That is the only ILS approach listed in the facts.
What are the tower hours at KOTH?
The tower is open 0700 to 2100. Outside those hours, use CTAF 118.45 for airport lighting activation and traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KOTH?
Coos Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (541) 756-5181 before arrival for current service details.
What is the longest runway at Southwest Oregon Rgnl?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway at 5,980 ft asphalt. Runway 13/31 is 4,470 ft asphalt.
Is there a PAPI at KOTH?
Yes. The PAPI for runway 05 operates continuously. The PAPI for runway 31 is out of service indefinitely.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at KOTH?
Taxiway A3 is closed to aircraft over 60,000 pounds. Runway 13/31 also has a published pavement classification rating of 124/F/A/X/T.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KOTH?
Watch for waterfowl, ship channel crossings near the runway environment and the LED approach lighting on runway 05. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

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