Ottumwa Industrial Regional Airport - OTM Ottumwa, IA, United States
Ottumwa Industrial Regional Airport was originally known as the Ottumwa Industrial Airport but still carries its old airport code: OTM. It sits 6 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa and under the operation of the Airport Advisory Board. The facility is categorized as a general aviation airport by the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.
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Originally constructed as a Naval Training Center, the airport was serviced by several airlines, the last one being the Great Lakes Aviation which ended in 2001. New life is being breathed through the airport however as the facility received a renovation in 2009, costing around $3.9 million. A new terminal was also added which cost around $1 million. Included in the renovations is an extension of the runway and repaving of the asphalt surface with more lighting. Despite the fact that no flights are currently being serviced through the airport, educational institutions are using the available space. In fact, the Indian Hills Community College uses the space to teach aviation maintenance technology, avionic technology, pilot training, and more. From the airport, you can quickly visit the small areas of Knoxville, Leighton, and Pella.
What to Do & Area Attractions
No other airports are present in the area. Nearby hotels include the Lexington Inn and Suites Ottumwa, located around 3.8 miles from the airport. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites also has a branch in Ottumwa with a building situated around 6.4 miles from the facility. Other hotels with great reviews are Super 8 by Wyndham Ottumwa and Americinn by Wyndham Ottumwa, distanced at just 4.1 miles and 6.3 miles respectively.
