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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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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.
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Gateway to Alaska's remote Brooks Range and Kobuk Valley wilderness

Bob Baker Memorial Airport serves the small Iñupiat community of Kiana in northwestern Alaska, situated along the Kobuk River. Named in honor of a local figure, it functions as a vital lifeline for this remote village of roughly 400 residents, providing essential air access to supplies, medical services, and regional connectivity. The airport operates as a hub for bush aviation in the Kotzebue Sound area, where aircraft replace roads as the primary means of travel.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small bush airport terminal building serving general aviation and scheduled regional air service.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or private vehicle pickup arranged in advance
  • ATV or snowmobile transport depending on season
  • Walking — the village of Kiana is small and accessible on foot from the airport
Nearby Hotels
  • Local resident lodging or village-arranged accommodation
  • Kiana Lodge (seasonal or charter-based hunting/fishing lodge)
Dining

There are no commercial dining facilities within the airport terminal. Kiana has very limited food service options in the village; travellers are strongly advised to bring their own food and supplies, particularly when arriving on bush flights. Local stores may carry basic provisions but stock can be limited.

Traveller Tips
  • Always confirm your flight with the carrier — weather cancellations are frequent in this region.
  • Pack extra supplies and clothing in case of unexpected delays due to fog or wind.
  • Arrange ground transportation and lodging in advance, as services are extremely limited.
  • Respect local Iñupiat customs and community norms when visiting Kiana.

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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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