Great Destinations
Name
State
Identifier
Otumwa
Nebraska
OTM
Distance 1500 nm
Route North-East
Special Features
OTM reminds me of lots of US airports--sort of in the middle of somewhere, really convenient if you need fuel and a short rest. Long runways, WSI weather and friendly staff complete the welcome.
The field was built during WWII as a naval training facility (the Navy and cornfields--go figure). Past greats who served here include Scott Crossfield (pilot training) and Richard Nixon (admin post). One of the Tuskeegee airmen also came from this part of Nebraska.
Restaurant
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Pilots MC & Matt Rickman