Bob Baker Memorial Airport

IAN · PAIK · Kiana, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
179 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
12E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
n/an/a
Sunrise05:27 AM13:27Z
Sunset12:06 AM08:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
n/an/a
Loggable night (§1.1)
n/a → n/a
Night currency (§61.57)
01:06 AM → 04:27 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 163°downwind 073°base 343°final 253°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
253° mag · 265° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 75 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
Lights
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 073°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Threshold elev
147 ft
Markings
nonstandard
Approach obstacle
Brush, 6 ft, 89 ft from threshold, 95 ft L of centerline — 14:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
29 ft
TDZ elevation
175 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.025

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7

Also

Flight service
119.2 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
263.0KOTZEBUE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

WLK 114.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
WLK · Selawik VOR/DME 114.20 · 89X High r319° / 25 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAIK / IAN
Coordinates
66.9761, -160.4390
Elevation
179 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
NOME
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 119.025 · ☎ 907-475-2004
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KOTZEBUE · 120.3, 121.5, 122.2, 123.6, 135.45 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
IAN
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-442-3310
Activated
1958/07
Distance from city
1 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.; ACTVT REIL RWY 25; PAPI RWY 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 25: 4-light PAPI (right).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Other services
Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
ALVIN WERNEKE
BOX 55, KOTZEBUE, AK
907-442-3147
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • RWY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
  • RWY PLOWED IN WINTER.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -28C.

Runways

  • RWY SLOPES DOWN FROM 07 TO 25, GRADE 1%.
  • RWY 07/25 MARKED WITH LIGHTS AND PLASTIC MARKERS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
  • ACTVT REIL RWY 25; PAPI RWY 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.
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About PAIK

Bob Baker Memorial Airport (IAN · PAIK) is an airport in Kiana, AK, at 179 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAIK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAIK have a control tower?

No. Bob Baker Memorial Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PAIK?

Bob Baker Memorial Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAIK?

Bob Baker Memorial Airport is in Kiana, AK, at an elevation of 179 ft MSL. Coordinates: 66.9761, -160.4390.

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