1
Runway
0
Frequencies
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Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
MA17
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
42.352, -71.025
Airport Information
Facility Type
SEAPLANE BASE
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
BOSTON
Coordinates
42.3516, -71.0250
Ownership
Private
Current Weather
METAR KBOS 211654Z 10010KT 10SM FEW110 BKN160 BKN200 16/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP228 T01610061
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
100° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
16.1°C
Dewpoint
6.1°C
Altimeter
1023.10 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KBOS (1 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-21 16:54Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at MA17. Showing nearest cameras.
Lawrence Muni Airport
NorthWest · Camera 2 · 2 cameras total
23 NM away
Chatham Municipal Airport
NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
74 NM away
6 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14W/32W | 3,000 ft | 1000 ft | WATER | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for MA17.
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MA17 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
TAILWIND BOSTON (MA17) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.3516°N, 71.0250°W.
Runways
TAILWIND BOSTON has 1 runway. The longest runway (14W/32W) measures 3,000 feet by 1000 feet with a water surface.
Communications & Operations
TAILWIND BOSTON is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near TAILWIND BOSTON, 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 TAILWIND BOSTON 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 MA17?
MA17 is the ICAO identifier for TAILWIND BOSTON, a public-use airport located in BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States.
How many runways does TAILWIND BOSTON have?
TAILWIND BOSTON (MA17) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of MA17?
The field elevation of TAILWIND BOSTON is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at MA17?
No fuel types are currently listed for TAILWIND BOSTON. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at MA17?
The current flight category at TAILWIND BOSTON is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at MA17?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for TAILWIND BOSTON.
How do I access complete data for MA17?
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Where is TAILWIND BOSTON located?
TAILWIND BOSTON (MA17) is located in BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.
Does MA17 have weather cameras?
MA17 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.