Maxson Airfield Private
89NY · AXB · Alexandria Bay, NY · 340 ft elevation · var 13W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 89NY / AXB
- Coordinates
- 44.3120, -75.9003
- Elevation
- 340 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13W
- Sectional chart
- MONTREAL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BURLINGTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1966/04
- Distance from city
- 2 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:43 AM | 08:43Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 09:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 00:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:28 PM | 01:28Z |
Plan a flight from 89NY
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
Runway lighting aids — 06: 2-light PAPI (left) · 24: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06 · 061°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
4,280 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 061° mag · 48° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 37 ft, 215 ft from threshold, 119 ft R of centerline
- End lights
- REIL
- Heading
- 013° mag · 0° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 18 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- End lights
- REIL
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,280 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART · Watertown | VORTAC | 109.80 | r030° / 22.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 89NY. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- IN ACCORD W/VFR.
- RWY 06/24, ACT MAG BRG = 05/23
- FOR CD CTC WHEELER SACK APCH AT 315-772-7105.
- ACES BY MEMBERSHIIP ONLY. NO OTHER ACFT HAVE PMSN TO LAND. CALL AMGR TO INQUIRE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP. NON-MEMBERS WILL BE RPRTD FOR VIOLATIONS.
- RY 06 HAS + 23 FT, BRUSH & TREES, 10 FT - 71 FT FM THLD, 114 FT - 122 FT LEFT; +20 FT BRUSH, 94 FT FM THLD, 113 FT RIGHT.
- RY 24 HAS 34 FT PLINE 121 FT & 163 FT FM THLD 161 FT L & 132 FT R; +15' FT ROAD, 168 FT TO 199 FT FM THLD, BOTH SIDES.
- MARKINGS WORN AND FADED.
- MARKINGS WORN AND FADED.
- RY 24, +19' TREE, 213' FRM THLD, 38' RIGHT
- RWY 06, FIRST 200' OF PVMT POOR COND.
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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 89NY 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 89NY
Maxson Airfield (89NY · AXB) is an airport in Alexandria Bay, NY, at 340 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,280 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 89NY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 89NY have a control tower?
No. Maxson Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 89NY?
Maxson Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 4,280 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 89NY?
Maxson Airfield is in Alexandria Bay, NY, at an elevation of 340 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.3120, -75.9003.
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