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MA87SEAPLANE BASE

CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR

BOSTON, Massachusetts

VFRUpdated 2h ago0 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

MA87

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

42.352, -71.026

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

42.3525, -71.0258

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR KBOS 061254Z 19013G20KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 SCT180 BKN220 17/12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP102 T01720122

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

190° at 13 kt G20

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

17.2°C

Dewpoint

12.2°C

Altimeter

1010.20 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KBOS (1 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at MA87. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lawrence Muni Airport facing NorthWest
Live

Lawrence Muni Airport

NorthWest · Camera 2 · 2 cameras total

23 NM away

Weather camera at Chatham Municipal Airport facing NorthWest
Live

Chatham Municipal Airport

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

74 NM away

6 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
14W/32W2,500 ft60 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for MA87.

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MA87 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR (MA87) 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 42.3525°N, 71.0258°W.

Runways

CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR has 1 runway. The longest runway (14W/32W) measures 2,500 feet by 60 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR, 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 CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR 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 MA87?

MA87 is the ICAO identifier for CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR, a public-use airport located in BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States.

How many runways does CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR have?

CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR (MA87) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of MA87?

The field elevation of CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at MA87?

No fuel types are currently listed for CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at MA87?

The current flight category at CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at MA87?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR.

How do I access complete data for MA87?

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Where is CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR located?

CAPE AIR SEAPLANES ON BOSTON HARBOR (MA87) is located in BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

Does MA87 have weather cameras?

MA87 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, 12:54 PM UTC