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MA78SEAPLANE BASE

RUSSELL MILL POND

PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts

VFRUpdated 2h ago55 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

MA78

Elevation

55 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

41.918, -70.628

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

55 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

41.9179, -70.6278

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KPYM 131752Z AUTO 20012G22KT 10SM BKN100 16/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01610044 10161 20106 58021

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

200° at 12 kt G22

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

16.1°C

Dewpoint

4.4°C

Altimeter

1016.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KPYM (6 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:52Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at MA78. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Chatham Municipal Airport facing SouthEast
Live

Chatham Municipal Airport

SouthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

41 NM away

Weather camera at Nantucket Airport facing SouthEast
Live

Nantucket Airport

SouthEast · Camera 3 · 2 cameras total

52 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09W/27W2,800 ft400 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for MA78.

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MA78 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

RUSSELL MILL POND (MA78) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 55 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.9179°N, 70.6278°W.

Runways

RUSSELL MILL POND has 1 runway. The longest runway (09W/27W) measures 2,800 feet by 400 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

RUSSELL MILL POND is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near RUSSELL MILL POND, 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 RUSSELL MILL POND 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 MA78?

MA78 is the ICAO identifier for RUSSELL MILL POND, a public-use airport located in PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts, United States.

How many runways does RUSSELL MILL POND have?

RUSSELL MILL POND (MA78) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of MA78?

The field elevation of RUSSELL MILL POND is 55 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at MA78?

No fuel types are currently listed for RUSSELL MILL POND. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at MA78?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at MA78?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for RUSSELL MILL POND.

How do I access complete data for MA78?

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Where is RUSSELL MILL POND located?

RUSSELL MILL POND (MA78) is located in PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts, United States, at an elevation of 55 ft MSL.

Does MA78 have weather cameras?

MA78 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, 05:52 PM UTC