Airport
Bob Baker Memorial Airport (IAN)
Bob Baker Memorial Airport is the small regional gateway to Kiana in northwest Alaska, connecting the village with Kotzebue and nearby communities such as Noorvik. The airport sits about a mile north of Kiana, where a short local transfer completes the journey into the village.
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About Bob Baker Memorial Airport
Bob Baker Memorial Airport is the public airport serving Kiana, a small city in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska. Located about one mile north of Kiana's central business district, it connects the village to regional hubs and other communities in northwest Alaska.
The airport opened in July 1958 and is publicly owned by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Northern Region. It operates from a single gravel runway, 7/25, measuring 4,000 by 75 feet, and has no control tower. The facility primarily serves scheduled regional flights and general aviation.
Scheduled regional air service links Kiana with Kotzebue, the main transportation and service hub for the area, as well as nearby villages such as Noorvik. Because Kiana is not connected to Alaska's road system, the airport plays an essential role for passenger travel, freight, and access to medical services.
Since the airport is only about a mile north of the village, most travelers reach Kiana by a short local drive. Passenger facilities are modest, and onward services such as lodging and supplies are concentrated in Kiana and Kotzebue.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Bob Baker Memorial Airport operates from a single compact passenger building and does not have separate terminals. Scheduled and charter services connect Kiana with regional communities such as Kotzebue and Noorvik.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bob Baker Memorial Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers between Bob Baker Memorial Airport and Kiana for a confirmed ride on arrival or before a departing flight.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible local travel around Kiana, business errands, or community events after landing at IAN.
Car Rental
Car rental options at Bob Baker Memorial Airport are limited, so travelers who want independent transport around Kiana should book ahead and confirm availability.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize vans or minibuses for groups traveling between Bob Baker Memorial Airport and Kiana for community events, outdoor trips, or coordinated arrivals.
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