Why go
- City in Alaska, United States.
- Served by Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
History
Kotzebue or Qikiqtaġruk is a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the borough's seat, by far its largest community and the economic and transportation hub of the subregion of Alaska encompassing the borough. The population of the city was 3,102 as of the 2020 census, down from 3,201 in 2010.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Bering Air 8E (CNC, PA2) · 11 routes: Ambler, Buckland, Deering, Kiana, Kivalina, Noatak, Nome, Noorvik, PHO, Selawik, Shungnak
- Era Alaska 7H (CNC) · 9 routes: Ambler*, Buckland*, Deering*, Kiana*, Noatak*, Noorvik*, PHO*, Selawik*, Shungnak*
- Alaska Airlines AS (734, 73Q) · 2 routes: Anchorage, Nome
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Bering Air 8E (CNC) · 2 routes: Buckland, Kotzebue
- Era Alaska 7H (CNC) · 2 routes: Buckland*, Kotzebue*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OTZ has direct flights to 12 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Ambler, Buckland, Deering, Kiana, Noatak…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kotzebue, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.