Maxon Field

The specific reason is not officially documented. However, Maxon Field was a small, private airfield owned by an individual. The closure was most likely due to personal and economic factors, which is common for such airfields. These factors often include the owner retiring from flying, the high cost of maintenance and liability insurance, or the sale of the property. There is no evidence it was closed due to a major accident, military conversion, or urban development pressure at the time.

The site is currently undeveloped agricultural land. The physical imprint of the airport remains remarkably visible. Satellite imagery clearly shows the former north/south turf runway as a distinct, well-mowed grass strip within surrounding farmland, located just east of Fancher Road. While the airport is permanently closed and not used for aviation, the land has not been repurposed for industrial, commercial, or residential construction. The primary building associated with the property appears to be a private residence and farm outbuildings.

Maxon Field was a private general aviation airfield that appeared on charts starting around 1968. It was owned and operated by Donald Maxon, a local farmer and pilot, for personal use. The facility consisted of a single, unpaved north/south turf runway approximately 2,200 feet long. Its operations were typical of a private rural airstrip, supporting light single-engine aircraft like Cessnas or Pipers for recreational flying. It held no significant commercial or military role but was a representative example of the numerous private-use airfields that were common in rural America during that era. The identifier 'US-10287' is not a standard ICAO or FAA code but an internal identifier from a non-governmental database.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Maxon Field. The airfield has been officially closed for over four decades, and the land remains private property. Re-establishing it as a functional airport would require significant investment and recertification, making a reopening extremely unlikely.