Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)
Medium airport · Ottumwa, Iowa, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ottumwa Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOTM |
| IATA | OTM |
| Elevation | 845 ft (258 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°6'23" W 92°26'59" 41.10637, -92.44984 |
| Location | Ottumwa, Iowa, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,601 ft (1402 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | PEM | Yes |
Ottumwa Regional Airport at a glance
Ottumwa Regional Airport is a medium airport in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States, known to airline systems as OTM. The field elevation of 845 ft (258 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOTM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,001 ft (1829 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOTM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ottumwa Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Eastern Iowa Airport | KCID | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Des Moines International Airport | KDSM | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Kirksville Regional Airport | KIRK | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | KBRL | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Waterloo Regional Airport | KALO | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ottumwa Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 845 ft field elevation of Ottumwa Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ottumwa Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ottumwa Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ottumwa Regional Airport is KOTM, and its IATA code is OTM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ottumwa Regional Airport above sea level?
Ottumwa Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 845 feet (258 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ottumwa Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.1064, -92.4498 — in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is The Eastern Iowa Airport, about 106 km away.
Does KOTM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOTM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ottumwa Regional Airport?
Ottumwa Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,001 ft (1829 m) with a PEM surface.