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ALASKA AVIATION DATABASE

a component of the
Alaska Aviation System Plan

RALPH WIEN MEML: General

Base Information

Owner:	ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
NPIAS:	02-0160
Airport Use:	Public
Type:	Airport

FAA Associated City:	KOTZEBUE
DOT&PF Region:	Northern
DOT Owned:	True
Facility Status:	Active

General Information

Medium and Small Hub – Airports that meet the FAA’s definition of medium and small hub airports. The FAA definition is based on the reported number of U.S. commercial enplanements. Medium hubs account for 0.25 to 1.0 percent of total U.S. enplanements. Small hubs receive 0.05 to 0.25 percent of the total annual enplanements.

Regional Hubs - Airports that serve the transportation and economic hub for more than one community. Regional airports generally accommodate larger aircraft, have instrument approaches, and have more landside facilities, infrastructure, and services than other smaller, public use airports.

Community – Airports that generally fulfill the role of a small community’s primary airport and serve basic needs such as passenger travel to regional hubs, mail service, local aviation related business, and emergency needs. This classification includes communities with a year-round population of at least 25 people, a public school, and located more than one hour by road from an International, Regional Hub, or other Community class airport. This classification is divided into two subcategories, On-Road and Off-Road. Off-Road airports are not connected to the National Highway System.

Local – These airports are considered general aviation airports and widely vary in size, scope, and dimensions. Local airports are divided into three sub-classifications: Local NPIAS High-Activity, Local NPIAS Low-Activity, and Local Non-NPIAS. High-Activity airports do not qualify for other classifications, are in the NPIAS, and have at least 20 based aircraft. Low-Activity airports do not qualify for other classifications, are in the NPIAS, and have fewer than 20 based aircraft. Non-NPIAS airports are DOT&PF owned facilities that are not in the NPIAS and ineligible for federal grant funding.

Landing Strips – This classification includes all aircraft landing areas that are registered with FAA and open to public use but are not in the NPIAS and not owned and operated by DOT&PF.

*Definitions updated in Phase III of the AASP.

Name:

RALPH WIEN MEML

DOT Owned:

Yes	No

State Region:

M&O District:

House:

Senate:

FAA Site ID:

50429.*A

NPIAS Number:

02-0160

NPIAS Level of Service:

Commercial Service – Nonhub

AASP Classification:

Maintenance Provider:

Contract – includes airports owned and operated by DOT&PF but with day to day maintenance activities provided through a DOT/PF funded contract. Contract airports may still require some maintenance services to be provided by DOT&PF as well as possibly other contractors i.e. electrical, building, heavy re-surfacing repairs, large scale brushing, or other repairs that may be outside the scope of the standard maintenance contract.

DOT M&O – includes airports with onsite DOT&PF maintenance crews or airports maintained by DOT&PF crews from satellite maintenance stations.

Local Sponsor – includes airports not owned and/or operated by DOT&PF.

N/A – includes airports where ownership and/or maintenance is uncertain.

Staffed Airport:

Yes	No

FAA Associated City:

KOTZEBUE

Alternative Name:

KOTZEBUE

Location ID:

OTZ

Borough/Census Area:

Northwest Arctic Borough

Facility Use:

Facility Type:

Facility Status:

EAS Facility:

Yes	No

Part 139 Designation:

Yes	No

PFAS Identified in Soil:

What are PFAS?
PFAS are "emerging contaminants," or chemicals with limited data on human health effects. PFOS and PFOA are the most studied. PFAS are used in products that resist fire, stains, grease, and water. While PFAS can be found in firefighting foam, they can also be present in furniture and carpets treated for stain resistance, waterproof clothing, and food packaging.

Beginning in 2001, 3M and other major manufacturers of fire-fighting foams and consumer products containing PFAS-related chemicals began to phase out the use of PFOA and PFOS in these products due to findings that these chemicals can be harmful.

PFAS that enter the environment are known to persist for a long time and may travel long distances in groundwater.

To learn more, visit the State of Alaska DOT&PF, Alaska PFAS Information page at: Alaska PFAS Information, Transportation & Public Facilities, State of Alaska.

System Planning Data

Airport Reference Point (ARP):

66.884806° N,162.598139° W

Last scored APEB:

10/23/2023

Seasonal Closures:

None

Road Access:

None

ALP Approved:

11/6/2018

Master Plan Approved:

1/1/2016

Property Map Date:

11/6/2018

Federal Grant Obligation:

Yes	No

Seaplane Haulout Ramp:

Full Airport Sponsor Property Ownership:

Yes	No

Documented Need For:

Leased Lots:

Yes	No

Tie-downs:

Yes	No

Floatplane Parking:

Yes	No

Auto Parking:

Yes	No

Current ARC:

Utility:

Ultimate ARC:

Utility:

Current Design Aircraft:

Unknown

Wind Coverage:

Crosswind Runway:

Yes	No

Non-Standard Conditions:

Yes	No

Compliant RPZ for Property Control:

Yes	No

Compliant RPZ for Land Use:

Yes	No

Land Use Compliance:

Fencing:

Last Airfield Grant:	3-02-0160-027-2023 Seal Apron Pavement Surface/Pavement Joints
Last Building Grant:	3-02-0160-012-2006 Construct Sand and Chemical Storage Building 9/18/2009

Last Equipment Grant:	3-02-0160-024-2021 Acquire Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Vehicle
Last Planning Grant:	3-02-0200-092-2013 [Various Grant] Wildlife Hazard Assessments 11/2/2018

Last Major Improvement:

Construct TW to NE Apron, Expand GA Apron 3-02-0160-021-2016

Services

Assigned Tie-downs:

Transient Tie-downs:

Useable Tie-downs:

Useable Floatplane Parking:

Passenger Shelter:

Yes	No

Emergency Maintenance Shelter:

Yes	No

Public Restrooms:

Yes	No

Fuel Available:

Fuel information is pulled directly from the FAA 5010 database; fuel availability is not guaranteed and pilots should confirm directly with vendor.

Yes	No

100 A

Utilities Available:

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Broadband

Cellular Service

Electricity

Gas Line

Sewer

Wastewater

Water

USPS Bypass Mail Hub:

Yes	No

Certified WX Station:

Wx Cameras:

Yes	No

UAS Integration:

Yes	No

Survey Type:

Select All

Full Aeronautical Survey

WAAS

Capstone

Field Survey

Equipment

Snow Removal Equipment:

Yes	No

SRE Building:

More than 3 Bays

ARFF Index:

ARFF Equipment List:

2006 HPR3000 ARFF VEHICLE

ARFF Building:

Yes	No

DOT Maintenance Equipment:

1989 R1658 U-BLADE LDR 12C, 1984 KB165 ASPHALT HEATER, 1974 AM24US12 U-BLADE LDR 10C, 2005 AK2001 SANDER 8CY STAI, 2009 10CUYD SNOWBUCKET LDR, 2014 AL120EZ LANE STRIPER,SL, 2014 GENERATOR GENERATOR, 2016 GS2646 SCISSOR LIFT SP, 2017 TW3025 Pass Boarding R, 2003 921C LOADER WHL 4.5, 2003 X31 PU XCAB 4X4 1T, 2004 CT15506 UTIL WAGON MID, 2004 MP318 SNOBLWR LMT +15, 2006 5500I TRK DUMP 8CY 6X, 2008 107D GRAVEL SCREEN P, 2010 160M GRADER 37,000#, 2012 H2923B SNOBLWR SP/W BR, 2011 W1E PU CCAB 4X4 1/2, 2015 NPR TRK VAN 32000#, 2015 MB2 TRK PLOW ARPT 4, 2015 4618MP BROOM RUNWAY TO, 2016 966M LOADER WHL 4.5, 2016 FG25N4LE Forklift 4x4 LP, 2019 GRANITE4K DE-ICER 4000 GA, 2018 850KWT DOZER CRWLR 20-, 2018 12M43 PU CCAB 4X4 1/2, 2001 ZZZ TRLR CARGO, 2003 MK2 TRAILER, FRIC M, 2006 SS125D ASPHALT HEATKET, 2011 BLAZER TRLR TRAVEL, 1985 FORKLIFT FORKLIFT

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