Bob Baker Memorial Airport
Bob Baker Memorial Airport is the main air gateway for Kiana, serving this small community with essential regional access rather than the large-terminal experience travelers may expect at a major hub. Identified by IATA code IAN and ICAO code PAIK, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at an elevation of 166 feet (51 m). For most visitors, the airport is less about long layovers and shopping and more about practical arrival and departure planning, especially when weather, baggage limits, and daylight can shape travel in Alaska more than they do in larger cities.
About Bob Baker Memorial Airport
Bob Baker Memorial Airport is the main air gateway for Kiana, serving this small community with essential regional access rather than the large-terminal experience travelers may expect at a major hub. Identified by IATA code IAN and ICAO code PAIK, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at an elevation of 166 feet (51 m). For most visitors, the airport is less about long layovers and shopping and more about practical arrival and departure planning, especially when weather, baggage limits, and daylight can shape travel in Alaska more than they do in larger cities.
Airport Overview
Bob Baker Memorial Airport is the main air gateway for Kiana, serving this small community with essential regional access rather than the large-terminal experience travelers may expect at a major hub. Identified by IATA code IAN and ICAO code PAIK, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at an elevation of 166 feet (51 m). For most visitors, the airport is less about long layovers and shopping and more about practical arrival and departure planning, especially when weather, baggage limits, and daylight can shape travel in Alaska more than they do in larger cities.
Key Facts
- Serves Kiana, United States
- Airport codes: IAN and PAIK
- Type: medium airport
- Runway 07/25 is 4,000 feet long
- Runway surface is gravel and it is lighted
- Local time zone is America/Anchorage
What Travelers Should Know
Because the airport has a single lighted gravel runway, travelers should expect a straightforward, functional facility geared toward local and regional flying rather than extensive passenger amenities. Checking flight details carefully is wise, particularly if you are connecting onward, traveling with bulky gear, or arriving during periods when conditions can change quickly. Use the America/Anchorage time zone when confirming departures, pickups, and onward plans, and build in a little flexibility if your trip depends on precise timing. In practical terms, Bob Baker Memorial Airport works best when approached as a dependable community access point: simple, useful, and closely tied to the rhythms of local travel.
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FAQ
Bob Baker Memorial Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
3 common questions
- Bob Baker Memorial Airport is located in Kiana, United States (North America), at coordinates 66.980°, -160.430°.
- Its IATA code is IAN and its ICAO code is PAIK.
- Bob Baker Memorial Airport operates on America/Anchorage local time.