Annapolis Seaplane Base (01MD) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Annapolis Seaplane Base in Annapolis, MD, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBWI): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Annapolis Seaplane Base (01MD) is a seaplane base in Annapolis, MD. 01MD has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KBWI, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (16, 34), longest 3,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBWI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBWI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBWI, 14.5 nm away.
Wind from the north (350°) at 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, overcast at 800 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 800 ft.
METAR KBWI 130754Z 35003KT 9SM OVC008 23/22 A2992 RMK AO2 RAB35E46 SLP131 P0000 T02280217
What changed at KBWI (nearest station)?
Since the 0654Z (2:54 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.95 → 29.92 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 01MD
Based on the nearest station (KBWI), 01MD is currently IFR with winds from 350° at 3 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 950 ft (field elevation 0 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 01MD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 3,500 ft | WATER | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 34 | 3,500 ft | WATER | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling 7,000 ft → 800 ft.
01MD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Annapolis Seaplane Base in Annapolis, MD: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 01MD is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 01MD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ACY UA /OV ACY310001/TM 0625/FL008/TP A320/SK OVC008/RM OVC008 ON FINAL RWY 13, ADDITIONAL OVC070 INBOUND FOR ACY A/P
ACY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ACY310001Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0625Reported at 06:25 UTC.FL008Altitude: 800 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC008Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM OVC008 ON FINAL RWY 13, A…Remarks.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC340002/TM 0510/FL005/TP CRJ7
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIC340002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0510Reported at 05:10 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0415/FL012/TP C25A/SK BASES OVC015
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0415Reported at 04:15 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK BASES OVC015Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV THV/TM 0306/FL025/TP C340/SK BKN025
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV THVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C340Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV CXY/TM 0255/FL026/TP HELO/SK BKN026
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CXYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0255Reported at 02:55 UTC.FL026Altitude: 2,600 ft MSL.TP HELOAircraft type reporting.SK BKN026Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0238/FLDURD/TP BCS3/SK BKN022
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN022Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 01MD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBWI reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 31 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
- 16/34
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0537Z (1:37 AM EDT)
TAF KBWI 130537Z 1306/1412 10005KT P6SM OVC013 FM130800 00000KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN006 OVC010 FM131200 26003KT 6SM BR SCT006 OVC010 FM131500 29005KT P6SM FEW030 SCT060 FM140000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW040 SCT150 FM140700 32007KT P6SM FEW150
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 01MD
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near 01MD.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 01MD
- City
- Annapolis
- State
- Maryland
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.9992, -76.4560
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBWI
- TAF
- Nearest KBWI
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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01MD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 01MD?+
01MD has 2 runways: 16, 34; the longest is 3,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 01MD come from?+
Annapolis Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBWI, about 15 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 01MD can differ.
Does 01MD have a TAF?+
Yes. The KBWI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 01MD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 01MD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 01MD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Annapolis Seaplane Base (01MD)
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