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6MA8SEAPLANE BASE

ACUSHNET RIVER

NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts

VFRUpdated 2h ago0 ft MSL

2

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

6MA8

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

41.647, -70.918

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

41.6473, -70.9175

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KEWB 091853Z 21017G26KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND 21028/1842 SLP185 T02560083

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

210° at 17 kt G26

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

25.6°C

Dewpoint

8.3°C

Altimeter

1018.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KEWB (3 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-09 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 6MA8. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Chatham Municipal Airport facing NorthWest
Live

Chatham Municipal Airport

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

56 NM away

Weather camera at Nantucket Airport facing East
Live

Nantucket Airport

East · Camera 1 · 2 cameras total

56 NM away

6 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
02W/20W3,500 ft200 ftWATER-
16W/34W3,500 ft200 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 6MA8.

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6MA8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

ACUSHNET RIVER (6MA8) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.6473°N, 70.9175°W.

Runways

ACUSHNET RIVER has 2 runways. The longest runway (02W/20W) measures 3,500 feet by 200 feet with a water surface. Other runways include 16W/34W (3,500 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

ACUSHNET RIVER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ACUSHNET RIVER, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at ACUSHNET RIVER is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 6MA8?

6MA8 is the ICAO identifier for ACUSHNET RIVER, a public-use airport located in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts, United States.

How many runways does ACUSHNET RIVER have?

ACUSHNET RIVER (6MA8) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 6MA8?

The field elevation of ACUSHNET RIVER is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 6MA8?

No fuel types are currently listed for ACUSHNET RIVER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 6MA8?

The current flight category at ACUSHNET RIVER is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 6MA8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for ACUSHNET RIVER.

How do I access complete data for 6MA8?

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Where is ACUSHNET RIVER located?

ACUSHNET RIVER (6MA8) is located in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

Does 6MA8 have weather cameras?

6MA8 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 9, 01:28 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 9, 06:53 PM UTC