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MA40SEAPLANE BASE

DIESEL DOGS

GARDNER, Massachusetts

VFRUpdated 2h ago325 ft MSL

3

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

MA40

Elevation

325 ft MSL

Runways

3

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

42.543, -71.968

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

325 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

42.5434, -71.9684

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KFIT 061352Z AUTO 17009G16KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP082 T02000122

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

170° at 9 kt G16

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

20°C

Dewpoint

12.2°C

Altimeter

1008.50 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KFIT (13 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 13:52Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at MA40. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lawrence Muni Airport facing NorthWest
Live

Lawrence Muni Airport

NorthWest · Camera 2 · 2 cameras total

52 NM away

Weather camera at Bennington facing North
Live

Bennington

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

79 NM away

10 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09W/27W3,000 ft150 ftWATER-
11W/29W4,000 ft150 ftWATER-
15W/33W4,000 ft150 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for MA40.

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MA40 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

DIESEL DOGS (MA40) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in GARDNER, Massachusetts, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 325 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.5434°N, 71.9684°W.

Runways

DIESEL DOGS has 3 runways. The longest runway (09W/27W) measures 3,000 feet by 150 feet with a water surface. Other runways include 11W/29W (4,000 ft, WATER), 15W/33W (4,000 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

DIESEL DOGS is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near DIESEL DOGS, 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 DIESEL DOGS 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 MA40?

MA40 is the ICAO identifier for DIESEL DOGS, a public-use airport located in GARDNER, Massachusetts, United States.

How many runways does DIESEL DOGS have?

DIESEL DOGS (MA40) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of MA40?

The field elevation of DIESEL DOGS is 325 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at MA40?

No fuel types are currently listed for DIESEL DOGS. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at MA40?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at MA40?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for DIESEL DOGS.

How do I access complete data for MA40?

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Where is DIESEL DOGS located?

DIESEL DOGS (MA40) is located in GARDNER, Massachusetts, United States, at an elevation of 325 ft MSL.

Does MA40 have weather cameras?

MA40 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 May 6, 12:10 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 6, 01:52 PM UTC