Kobuk Airport (OBU): Codes, Runways & Location
Kobuk Airport (IATA: OBU · ICAO: PAOB) is a small airport serving Kobuk, United States. It lies at 66.9123° N, 156.8970° W, 137 ft (42 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kobuk Airport
Kobuk Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kobuk in United States. It is identified by the IATA code OBU and the ICAO code PAOB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kobuk Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1225 m (4020 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 137 ft (42 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dahl Creek Airport (DCK) about 3 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,225 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Kobuk Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kobuk Airport
Where is Kobuk Airport located?
Kobuk Airport is located in Kobuk, United States. Its coordinates are 66.9123° N, 156.8970° W.
What is the airport code for Kobuk Airport?
Kobuk Airport has an IATA code of OBU and an ICAO code of PAOB.
How long is the runway at Kobuk Airport?
Kobuk Airport's longest runway is about 1225 m (4020 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kobuk Airport have?
Kobuk Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Kobuk Airport a major airport?
Kobuk Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Kobuk Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →