Bob Baker Memorial Airport

Bob Baker Memorial Airport (IATA: IAN) in Kiana, Alaska, opened in the mid-20th century and operates with a single small terminal and one gravel runway, serving as a compact regional airfield for the Northwest Arctic Borough. Though modest in size, IAN is an important lifeline for residents and visitors, with scheduled and charter flights linking Kiana to regional hubs such as Kotzebue and Nome for onward connections to Anchorage. There’s no road link to Alaska’s highway system, so access is primarily by air or river in summer; local sidewalks and village roads serve ground access. Because of its remote location and limited competition, travel to and from IAN tends to be pricier than larger airports, and the field is not a hub for major carriers, instead handled by small regional operators.