PAOB · OBU
Kobuk Airport
Kobuk, AlaskaElevation 137 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09106°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27286°T
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
Kobuk Airport is in Kobuk, Alaska. Field elevation 137 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerALVIN WERNEKE
Manager phone907-442-3147
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAOB / OBU
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KOTZEBUE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates66.9123, -156.8970
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›PARL PWR LINE N.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›DIP ABEAM SLOUGH.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
›FLOAT PLANE OPS ON LAKE.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -37C.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAOB have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PAOB. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PAOB have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PAOB. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAOB?
PAOB sits at 137 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAOB?
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.