Bob Baker Memorial Airport (PAIK)
Medium airport · Kiana, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bob Baker Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAIK |
| IATA | IAN |
| Elevation | 166 ft (51 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°58'34" W 160°26'20" 66.97613, -160.43901 |
| Location | Kiana, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
Bob Baker Memorial Airport at a glance
Bob Baker Memorial Airport is a medium airport in Kiana, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as IAN. The field elevation of 166 ft (51 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAIK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAIK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bob Baker Memorial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Wien Memorial Airport | PAOT | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Ambler Airport | PAFM | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Deering Airport | PADE | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Huslia Airport | PAHL | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport | PAGA | 296 km (160 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bob Baker Memorial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 166 ft field elevation of Bob Baker Memorial Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bob Baker Memorial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bob Baker Memorial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bob Baker Memorial Airport is PAIK, and its IATA code is IAN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bob Baker Memorial Airport above sea level?
Bob Baker Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 166 feet (51 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bob Baker Memorial Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.9761, -160.4390 — in Kiana, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, about 95 km away.
Does PAIK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAIK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bob Baker Memorial Airport?
Bob Baker Memorial Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a GVL surface.