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47KS

Maxwell Airport

Baldwin City, KansasElevation 1,011 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,500 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
RWY 35
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Maxwell Airport is in Baldwin City, Kansas. Field elevation 1,011 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGEORGE L. MAXWELL
Manager phone785-418-4890
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA47KS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.7706, -95.2744
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ALL TFC REMAIN EAST OF ARPT TO AVOID TFC FM OTHER PR ARPTS.
›PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS, CLEAR 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFC, & TFC REMAIN E OF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗47KS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 47KS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 47KS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 47KS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 47KS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 47KS?
47KS sits at 1,011 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 47KS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.