1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
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
SPECI KBOS 271834Z 09009KT 1 1/4SM HZ SCT004 BKN200 19/16 A3004 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 3 T01890161
Flight Category
IFR
Wind
90° at 9 kt
Visibility
1.25 SM
Temperature
18.9°C
Dewpoint
16.1°C
Altimeter
1017.40 inHg
Weather
HZ
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KBOS (1 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-27 18:34Z
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
NorthEast · Camera 2 · 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.
Nearby Airports in Massachusetts
MA88
ALBERT FARMS
WORTHINGTON — 1,425 ft
MA88
Albert Farms Airport
Worthington — 1,425 ft
3MA2
BAINES
MIDDLEFIELD — 1,160 ft
3MA2
Baines Airport
Middlefield — 1,160 ft
MA89
B&B FARM
NEW BRAINTREE — 980 ft
MA89
B&B Farm Airport
New Braintree — 980 ft
KBVY
BEVERLY RGNL
BEVERLY — 107.2 ft
MA77
BLUEBERRY HILL
WASHINGTON — 2,000 ft
Nearest airports
- MA88 — ALBERT FARMS
WORTHINGTON
- MA88 — Albert Farms Airport
Worthington
- 3MA2 — BAINES
MIDDLEFIELD
- 3MA2 — Baines Airport
Middlefield
- MA89 — B&B FARM
NEW BRAINTREE
Massachusetts airports
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 IFR (Instrument Flight Rules — instrument approach required). 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 IFR. 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?
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