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Maxson Airfield.
Alexandria Bay, New York · 340 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
340
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (KGTB), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Maxson Airfield (AXB) is a general aviation field serving Alexandria Bay, New York. Field elevation is 340 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list AXB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (KGTB, 17 nm), Watertown International Airport (ART, 20 nm), and Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 29 nm). The field has a single 4,280-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from AXB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as 89N. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AXB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
89NY
IATA
AXB
FAA / Local
89NY
Elevation
340 ft
Coordinates
44.3120° N · 75.9003° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 340 ft, AXB sits lower than 59% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,280 ft
- 06/244,280 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,280 ft
AXB's 4,280 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmKGTBWheeler Sack Army Air FieldFort Drum
- 20nmARTWatertown International AirportWatertown
- 29nmOGSOgdensburg International AirportOgdensburg
- 30nmYGKKingston Norman Rogers AirportKingston
- 38nmYSHSmiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) AirportSmiths Falls
- 59nmMSSMassena International Airport Richards FieldMassena
Location
Open the full map89NY · Maxson Airfield · Alexandria Bay, NY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AXB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 223 nm | 55m |
| Boston (BED) | 230 nm | 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 330 nm | 1h 10m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 544 nm | 1h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 696 nm | 2h 1m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,078 nm | 2h 54m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,132 nm | 3h 2m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,195 nm | 3h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AXB?
- Maxson Airfield's longest paved runway is 4,280 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AXB?
- Maxson Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 4,280 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AXB?
- The closest alternate is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (KGTB), about 17 nm away, followed by Watertown International Airport (ART) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AXB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 55m (223 nm), Boston about 56m (230 nm), Washington DC about 1h 10m (330 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.