Southwest Oregon Regional (KOTH), Oregon
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Southwest Oregon Regional (KOTH) serves North Bend, Oregon, as a towered public-use airport on the state's southern coast. Its two paved asphalt runways and jet fuel availability support a mix of general and business aviation traffic, with the airport positioned roughly 145 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and about 139 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at KHIO.
Runways
Southwest Oregon Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 5,980 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Southwest Oregon Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Southwest Oregon Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Portland-Hillsboro (KHIO), 139 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Southwest Oregon Regional recorded 3,942 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and September. Business aviation traffic at KOTH concentrates in the late summer and early fall, with August and September posting the highest monthly totals of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 474 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Southwest Oregon Regional averages 0.1 days above 90°F in August, 2.9 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 67.3°F, and December the coldest, at 52.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Southwest Oregon Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware that LED approach lighting is in use on Runway 05.
Taxiway A3 is closed to aircraft over 60,000 pounds.
The ship channel crosses Runway 05 two-thirds of a mile from the threshold; it also crosses Runway 13 and Runway 23 between 1,000 and 1,700 feet from the threshold. Mast heights in the area reach up to 144 feet.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, pilots activate the MALSR on Runway 05, the REIL on Runways 13, 23, and 31, the MIRL on Runway 13/31, and the HIRL on Runway 05/23 via CTAF. The PAPI on Runway 05 operates continuously.
The Runway P4L visual glideslope indicator is out of service indefinitely.
Personnel and equipment are working in the vicinity of runways and taxiways between 0730 and 1530.
PCR VALUE: 398/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 124/F/A/X/T
Waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Airport use fees apply.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Southwest Oregon Regional has three airfields within 41 NM. The closest is Bandon State, 21.05 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KOTH, Southwest Oregon Regional?
Southwest Oregon Regional, KOTH, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer of the two at 5,980 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 13/31 measures 4,470 feet long and is also 150 feet wide. Both runways support the airport's business aviation traffic, which totaled 3,942 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. The airport sits at a field elevation of 17 feet.
Is fuel available at Southwest Oregon Regional (KOTH)?
Southwest Oregon Regional, identified by the code KOTH, carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The airport is towered and operates on an attendance schedule of 0500 to 2100 local time, every day of the week. Pilots planning arrivals outside these hours should account for reduced services on site. The field sits at 17 feet elevation in North Bend, Oregon, and supports business aviation traffic alongside other operations.
Does KOTH have any weight restrictions for ground movement?
Yes, Southwest Oregon Regional (KOTH) restricts Taxiway A3 to aircraft weighing no more than 60,000 pounds; the taxiway is closed above that threshold. Operators of heavier business aircraft should plan taxi routing accordingly ahead of arrival or departure. This restriction is separate from any pavement classification data published for the runways. Dispatchers coordinating for larger aircraft types should factor this taxiway limit into ground handling plans at the airport.
How does business aviation traffic vary by season at Southwest Oregon Regional?
Traffic at Southwest Oregon Regional, KOTH, shows a clear seasonal pattern, with business aviation operations concentrated in the late summer and early fall months. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, August and September each recorded over 470 operations, the highest monthly totals of the year. By contrast, December and February saw totals under 215 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KOTH during peak months should anticipate a busier operational environment than in winter.
Is customs clearance available on site at Southwest Oregon Regional (KOTH)?
No, customs clearance is not available on site at Southwest Oregon Regional. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KHIO, located approximately 139 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing on an international itinerary through KOTH need to route through KHIO or another customs-designated airport instead. This distance should be factored into fuel and routing planning for any flight requiring border clearance near North Bend, Oregon.