Airport information
- FAA LID
- 47KS
- Coordinates
- 38.7706, -95.2744
- Elevation
- 1,011 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2000/11
- Distance from city
- 4 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 01:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 02:21Z |
Plan a flight from 47KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 213° mag · 217° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r115° / 21 NM |
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r255° / 25.5 NM |
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r145° / 25.5 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r232° / 38 NM |
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r214° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 47KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS, CLEAR 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFC, & TFC REMAIN E OF ARPT.
- ALL TFC REMAIN EAST OF ARPT TO AVOID TFC FM OTHER PR ARPTS.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 47KS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 47KS
Maxwell Airport (47KS) is an airport in Baldwin City, KS, at 1,011 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 47KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 47KS have a control tower?
No. Maxwell Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 47KS?
Maxwell Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 47KS?
Maxwell Airport is in Baldwin City, KS, at an elevation of 1,011 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7706, -95.2744.
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