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Small airport

Farrar Airport

ICAO IA56🇺🇸 Maxwell
Coordinates
41.7805°N, 93.3797°W
Elevation
916 ft (279 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:22
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
20:46
Civil dusk
21:19

About 14h 51m 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 Farrar Airport

Farrar Airport is a small airport in Maxwell, United States. It sits at an elevation of 916 ft (279 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Bascom Field (US-5477), about 6 nm to the w.

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
18 / 362,500 ft / 762 m80 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
KRNQ-FM (Des Moines);KDSM-TV (Des Moines)1,470 ft974 ft
Obstacle951 ft
Obstacle853 ft
Obstacle850 ft
Obstacle984 ft
Obstacle1,027 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Farrar Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Farrar Airport located?

Farrar Airport is small airport located in Maxwell, United States, at an elevation of 916 ft (279 m).

How many runways does Farrar Airport have?

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

What time zone is Farrar Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Farrar Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Farrar Airport is approximately 0.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Farrar Airport?

The nearest airport to Farrar Airport is Bascom Field (US-5477), about 6 nm to the w, followed by Ankeny Regional Airport and Morningstar Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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