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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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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.
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 | 2,500 ft | 60 ft | WATER | - |
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.