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Bob Baker Memorial Airport

Kiana, United States

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Bob Baker Memorial Airport

Kiana, United States
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PAIK
ICAO
166 ft
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Remote Alaska hub serving the Kiana community year-round.

Location
Kiana, United States
Bob Baker Memorial Airport is a small public-use airport located in Kiana, a village in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska. It serves as a vital transportation link for the remote community, which has no road connections to the broader Alaska highway system. The airport is named in honor of Bob Baker, a local figure commemorated for his contributions to the region. It is owned and operated by the state of Alaska and supports general aviation, charter, and scheduled commuter flights that are essential for residents accessing goods, medical services, and travel connections. Given Kiana's Arctic location, the airport operates year-round under challenging weather conditions, including extreme cold and limited visibility events common to northwest Alaska.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal facility typical of rural Alaska bush airports, accommodating limited passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation within Kiana is limited to local vehicles, as there are no paved roads connecting the village to other communities.
Airlines here
Ravn Alaska and other regional carriers have historically provided scheduled service connecting Kiana to larger hubs such as Kotzebue.
Notable facts
  • Located in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska.
  • Kiana has no road connections to the Alaska highway system, making the airport critical for community access.
  • The airport serves a village population of roughly 400 residents.
  • The facility supports medevac and emergency services for surrounding remote communities.
  • Operates under FAA identifier PAIK.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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IAN → ORV7H · CNC
IAN → OTZ7H · CNC
IAN → ORV8E · CNC
IAN → OTZ8E · CNC

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Bob Baker Memorial Airport is a public airport located one mile (2 km) north of the central business district of Kiana, a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. The airport is state owned.

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