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Small airport

Maxwell Airport

ICAO 47KS🇺🇸 Baldwin City
Coordinates
38.7706°N, 95.2744°W
Elevation
1,011 ft (308 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
20:45
Civil dusk
21:15

About 14h 33m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Maxwell Airport

Maxwell Airport is a small airport in Baldwin City, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,011 ft (308 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Butell Farms Airport (US-7874), about 3.1 nm to the n.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 352,500 ft / 762 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle935 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Maxwell Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Maxwell Airport located?

Maxwell Airport is small airport located in Baldwin City, United States, at an elevation of 1,011 ft (308 m).

How many runways does Maxwell Airport have?

Maxwell Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Maxwell Airport in?

Maxwell Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Maxwell Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Maxwell Airport is approximately 1.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Maxwell Airport?

The nearest airport to Maxwell Airport is Butell Farms Airport (US-7874), about 3.1 nm to the n, followed by Flory Private Airport and Michael's Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Maxwell Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.