Non-stop flights to Kotzebue (OTZ)
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is a medium sized airport in United States. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 13 domestic flights to Kotzebue.
Kotzebue is mainly known for activities.
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All direct flights to Kotzebue Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kotzebue Best time to visit Kotzebue Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 498 flights arriving at Kotzebue Airport, which are 119 flights per week or 17 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Kotzebue are routes from Point Hope (PHO) in United States and Anchorage (ANC), also in United States. These two routes together are operated 141 times this month, and make up for 28% of all monthly arrivals at Ralph Wien Memorial Airport.
The longest flight to Kotzebue OTZ is departing from Anchorage (ANC). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 36 minutes and covers a distance of 546 miles (879 km).
List of all direct flights to Kotzebue
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kotzebue, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kotzebue.
Airlines flying to Kotzebue
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Kotzebue. Most flights to Kotzebue are operated by Bering Air, as they connect 12 airports to OTZ. That’s around 12 times as much as Alaska, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Kotzebue. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all OTZ flights:
What is the best time to visit Kotzebue?
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic / Alpine
The Subarctic region surrounding Kotzebue is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.
Business class flights to Kotzebue
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Kotzebue, which is Anchorage (ANC).
International flights to Kotzebue
Currently there are no international flights to Kotzebue. The only flights to Kotzebue are domestic flights within United States. To get to Kotzebue from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Anchorage or Nome.
Domestic flights to Kotzebue
Flights from United States to Kotzebue
There are lots of domestic flights to Kotzebue (OTZ). 13 airports in United States have direct flights to the airport.
From Ambler, direct flights are offered by Bering Air.
From Anchorage, the only airline with direct flights is Alaska (Oneworld).
From Buckland, Cape Lisburne, Deering, Kiana, Kivalina, Kobuk, Noatak, Nome, Noorvik, Point Hope and Selawik, all direct flights to Kotzebue are operated by Bering Air.
All flights from United States
Alternative airports near Kotzebue
Flying to an alternative airport near Kotzebue could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Kotzebue (OTZ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Noorvik (ORV) and Noatak (WTK).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kotzebue?
There are 3 airports in Kotzebue: Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ), Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport (FAA: D76) (ORV) and Noatak Airport (WTK).
What is the best airport to fly into Kotzebue?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kotzebue is Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
How many airlines fly to Kotzebue?
There are 2 airlines flying to Kotzebue from 13 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kotzebue?
Bering Air and Alaska are the only airlines flying to Kotzebue.
Which alliances are flying to Kotzebue?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying to Kotzebue.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kotzebue?
There are roughly 498 flights arriving at Kotzebue every month (or 119 flights each week), from a total of 13 airports - all within United States.
What is the official name of Kotzebue Airport?
The official name of Kotzebue Airport is Ralph Wien Memorial Airport.
What is the airport code of Kotzebue Airport?
The airport code of Kotzebue Airport is OTZ.
What are the most popular flights to Kotzebue?
Point Hope, Anchorage and Noatak are the 3 most popular routes to Kotzebue. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kotzebue, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Kotzebue?
| Point Hope to Kotzebue | 55m |
| Anchorage to Kotzebue | 1h 36m |
| Noatak to Kotzebue | 20m |
| Selawik to Kotzebue | 30m |
| Deering to Kotzebue | 30m |
