PAIK · IAN
Bob Baker Memorial Airport
Kiana, AlaskaElevation 166 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
07/25
RWY 0785°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25265°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Bob Baker Memorial Airport is in Kiana, Alaska. Field elevation 166 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerALVIN WERNEKE
Manager phone907-442-3147
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAIK / IAN
SectionalNOME
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KOTZEBUE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates66.9761, -160.4390
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.2
ANCHORAGE CNTR
CNTR
122.7
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RWY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
›ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 25; PAPI RWY 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.
›NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH
›RWY 07/25 MARKED WITH LIGHTS AND PLASTIC MARKERS.
›RWY SLOPES DOWN FROM 07 TO 25, GRADE 1%.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -28C.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›RWY PLOWED IN WINTER.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAIK have a METAR?
Yes. PAIK is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAIK have a TAF?
When PAIK issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAIK?
PAIK sits at 166 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAIK?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.