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KMXF

Maxwell Air Force Base · Montgomery

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
171 ft / 52 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.15 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Maxwell Air Force Base (KMXF), located in Montgomery, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 171 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Maxwell Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KMXF / MXF
Municipality
Montgomery
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
171 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,013 ft / 2,442 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 148° / 328°
RWY 15 (148°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: MXF | CRS: 150°
RWY 33 (328°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 007 / 187
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,015 ft / 919 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 7° / 187°
RWY 007 (7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 187 (187°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D MONTGOMERY APP/DEP
121.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
134.70 MHz
GND GND
127.15 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.23 MHz
POST 42 ABW COMD POST
23.46 MHz
POST AFRC 908AW COMD POST
39.69 MHz
PTD PTD
122.85 MHz
TWR TWR
118.15 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KMGMILS
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport
10 km / 5 nm
KTOIILS
Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field
67 km / 36 nm
KEET
Shelby County Airport
97 km / 52 nm
K79J
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport
119 km / 65 nm
KLSFILS
Lawson Army Air Field
130 km / 70 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026