Medium airport · Montgomery, United States
Maxwell Air Force Base
Occupying the site of the first Wright Flying School, it was named in honor of Second Lieutenant William C. Its IATA code is MXF. Its ICAO code is KMXF. It has 2 runways, longest 8,008 ft (ASPH). Elevation 171 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Montgomery, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MXF |
| ICAO code | KMXF |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,008 ft (ASPH) |
| Elevation | 171 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.3829° N, 86.3658° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Maxwell Air Force Base is known for
Occupying the site of the first Wright Flying School, it was named in honor of Second Lieutenant William C.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Maxwell Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Paul M. Grist State Park · United States · 39.3 miles away
- Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site · United States · 40.3 miles away
- Wind Creek State Park · United States · 41.6 miles away
- Chewacla State Park · United States · 52.9 miles away
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park · United States · 54.6 miles away
- Roland Cooper State Park · United States · 56.3 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport
5.9 miles awayCraig Field
36.4 miles awayTroy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field
41.6 miles awayThomas C Russell Field
43.6 miles awayAuburn University Regional Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Maxwell Air Force Base?
Occupying the site of the first Wright Flying School, it was named in honor of Second Lieutenant William C.
What is the airport code for Maxwell Air Force Base?
Maxwell Air Force Base — its IATA code is MXF and its ICAO code is KMXF.
Where is Maxwell Air Force Base located?
Maxwell Air Force Base serves Montgomery, United States. Its coordinates are 32.3829° N, 86.3658° W.
How high is Maxwell Air Force Base?
Maxwell Air Force Base sits at 171 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3716
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell_Air_Force_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.