Airport code
OBU — Kobuk Airport
OBU is the IATA code for Kobuk Airport, an airport serving Kobuk, United States. Its ICAO code is PAOB, and it operates in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-9). The airport sits at 66.9123, -156.8970 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 137 ft (42 m).
Overview
About Kobuk Airport
Kobuk Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in Kobuk, a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | OBU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | PAOB |
| Airport name | Kobuk Airport |
| City | Kobuk |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Anchorage (UTC-9) |
| Latitude | 66.9123 |
| Longitude | -156.8970 |
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,020 ft (1,225 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kobuk Airport?
The IATA code for Kobuk Airport is OBU.
What is the ICAO code for Kobuk Airport?
The ICAO code for Kobuk Airport is PAOB.
Where is OBU airport located?
Kobuk Airport (OBU) is located in Kobuk, United States.
What time zone is OBU in?
Kobuk Airport operates in the America/Anchorage time zone, which is UTC-9.
What is the nearest airport to OBU?
The nearest airport to Kobuk Airport (OBU) is Shungnak Airport (SHG) in Shungnak, about 12 km away.
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