KOTM

MVFR

OTTUMWA RGNL

OTTUMWA · IOWA

Elev
845.6'
Longest RWY
6,001'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,845.6'
MSL · field 845.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +11 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KOTM

Current METAR

Observed 06:53Z

KOTM 280653Z AUTO 29012G21KT 10SM OVC022 10/06 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP110 T01000061
Wind
290° @ 12G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
523 ft
Ceiling
2,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
OTM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAY WHEATON
Address
14802 TERMINAL ST, OTTUMWA IA 52501

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 12 kt
RWY 31
314°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 314° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,846 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored134° / 314°6,001 ftCONCStandard L
04/2244° / 224°4,601 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3°)
31MALSR
04PAPI 2-box left(3°)
22PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 31
LD · CAT I
OTM
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 31
KOTM · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Remote controlled aircraft operations occur in the area.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Runway 31 is the preferred calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 31. REIL is installed on runways 04, 22, and 13. PAPI is available on runways 04, 13, and 22. High intensity runway lighting is on runways 13/31 and 04/22. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Oxygen is available during daylight hours only.Show FAA
  • 1For an attendant after hours call 641-799-9120 or 641-208-5821.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOTM

Answer card
ICAO
KOTM
Name
OTTUMWA RGNL
Location
OTTUMWA, IOWA
Elevation
845.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,845.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 6,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
290° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Ottumwa Regional Airport sits in Ottumwa, Iowa. Field elevation is 845.6 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 6,001 ft. This is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 31 has the ILS. The published remarks also note MALSR on runway 31. REIL is installed on runways 04, 22 and 13. PAPI is available on runways 04, 13 and 22. High intensity runway lighting is on both runways. Runway 31 is the preferred calm wind runway. Remote controlled aircraft operations occur in the area. That matters for a first-time arrival. Keep your scan sharp and brief the pattern before you get there.

Ottumwa Regional Airport has one on-field FBO. Ottumwa Regional Airport carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist available. Call the field directly at (641) 954-9200 for current service details. Oxygen is available during daylight hours only. If you need after-hours help, the published remarks list two attendant numbers. For clearance delivery when flight service cannot help, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOTM?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Field elevation is 845.6 ft MSL.
Is Ottumwa Regional Airport towered?
No. KOTM is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 123.0 for traffic calls.
Which runway is the ILS at KOTM?
The ILS is on runway 31. The published remarks also note MALSR on runway 31.
What is the longest runway at Ottumwa Regional Airport?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 6,001 ft. Runway 04/22 is 4,601 ft.
Which runway is preferred in calm winds at KOTM?
Runway 31 is the preferred calm wind runway. Check winds. Check lighting. Check traffic before you choose it.
Which FBO is on the field at KOTM?
Ottumwa Regional Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist available. Call (641) 954-9200 for current service details.
What lighting is available at KOTM at night?
High intensity runway lighting is on both runways. REIL is installed on runways 04, 22 and 13. PAPI is available on runways 04, 13 and 22.
Are there any special operating notes for KOTM?
Remote controlled aircraft operations occur in the area. The remarks also say oxygen is available during daylight hours only. For clearance delivery if flight service cannot help, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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KOTM Ottumwa Regional Airport