Kobuk Airport (OBU)

Kobuk, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Small Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

PAOB

IATA

OBU

Elevation

137 ft

Region

US-AK

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: PAOB

Local Code: OBU

Location: 66.9123Β° N, -156.897003Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Kobuk Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Bering Air
BRG / 8E
2 28 2 Dec 10, 2025
1 5 1 Nov 11, 2025
For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
09/27 4000 ft 75 ft GRVL-G Active

Type Description Frequency

Ident Name Type Frequency

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Taxis

There are no commercial taxi services in the remote village of Kobuk. Transportation is typically pre-arranged with your host, a local lodge, or a guide. It may be possible to arrange an informal ride with a local resident via a vehicle, ATV, or snowmachine.

Rental Cars

No car rental agencies operate at Kobuk Airport or in the village. Kobuk is not connected to the state's road system. Local transportation is primarily by all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the summer and snowmachines (snowmobiles) in the winter, which may be available for rent through private arrangements with local residents or outfitters.

Public Transportation

There is no public transportation system, such as buses or shuttles, in Kobuk. The community is very small and can be navigated on foot.

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