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MA17SEAPLANE BASE

TAILWIND BOSTON

BOSTON, Massachusetts

VFRUpdated 2h ago0 ft MSL

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

METAR KBOS 131554Z 19006KT 10SM -RA OVC070 13/08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP171 P0000 T01280083

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

190° at 6 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

12.8°C

Dewpoint

8.3°C

Altimeter

1017.40 inHg

Weather

-RA

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KBOS (1 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 15:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at MA17. 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 SouthEast
Live

Chatham Municipal Airport

SouthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

74 NM away

6 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
14W/32W3,000 ft1000 ftWATER-

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.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:35 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 03:54 PM UTC