3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
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Cramar Stinson5★ on Google
Airports / Iowa / OTM
Medium airport · OTM
Ottumwa Regional Airport.
Ottumwa, Iowa · 845 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
19 ratings
0
Operators based
845
Elevation ft
Ottumwa, IowaELEV 845 FTMedium airport
4.6
Google rating
19
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
845
Field elevation
feet above sea level
57
Nearest alternate
nm to CID
Field standing
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
Overview
Ottumwa Regional Airport, listed as KOTM / OTM, is a mid-sized airport in Ottumwa, Iowa. The airport sits 845 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into OTM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 57 nm), Des Moines International Airport (DSM, 60 nm), and Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK, 61 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,001-foot paved runway, OTM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from OTM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ottumwa.
1 FBO serves KOTM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Ottumwa Regional Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00; airport attendance 0700-2000 daily
- Unicom 123.0
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“We ended up with a flat nose tire on landing, Austin was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process.”
Brandon Knudsvig SHARE Media5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Easy in, top off and out with a couple hot dogs!”
Cramar Stinson5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Indoor temperature is comfortable.”
Cher5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KOTM
IATA
OTM
FAA / Local
OTM
Elevation
845 ft
Coordinates
41.1064° N · 92.4498° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IA fields
state range 547–1,488 ft
At 845 ft, OTM sits lower than 78% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,001 ft
- 13/316,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/224,601 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,001 ft
OTM's 6,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 57nmCIDThe Eastern Iowa AirportCedar Rapids
- 60nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
- 61nmIRKKirksville Regional AirportKirksville
- 63nmBRLSoutheast Iowa Regional AirportBurlington
- 87nmALOWaterloo Regional AirportWaterloo
- 90nmMLIQuad City International AirportMoline
Location
Open the full mapKOTM · Ottumwa Regional Airport · Ottumwa, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OTM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 211 nm | 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 403 nm | 1h 20m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 539 nm | 1h 39m |
| Denver (DEN) | 563 nm | 1h 43m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 667 nm | 1h 57m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 670 nm | 1h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 701 nm | 2h 2m |
| Austin (AUS) | 702 nm | 2h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OTM?
- Ottumwa Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at OTM?
- Ottumwa Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Ottumwa Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves OTM: Ottumwa Regional Airport FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to OTM?
- The closest alternate is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 57 nm away, followed by Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 60 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OTM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 53m (211 nm), Nashville about 1h 20m (403 nm), Dallas about 1h 39m (539 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.