Lakeside Lodge and Marina Seaplane Base (03M) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Lakeside Lodge and Marina Seaplane Base in East Winthrop, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KAUG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Lakeside Lodge and Marina Seaplane Base (03M) is a seaplane base in East Winthrop, ME. 03M has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KAUG, about 4 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (02, 20) — longest 3,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KAUG. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KAUG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KAUG, 4 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 500 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 500 ft.
METAR KAUG 290653Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM OVC005 19/18 A2977 RMK AO2 CIG 005V009 SLP079 T01940183
What changed at KAUG (nearest station)?
Since the 0632Z (2:32 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0632Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 03M
Based on the nearest station (KAUG), 03M is currently IFR with winds from 140° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 900 ft (field elevation 165 ft). 03M does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAUG, about 4 nm away.
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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 03M. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 3,800 ft | WATER | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 20 | 3,800 ft | WATER | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 500 ft.
03M weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lakeside Lodge and Marina Seaplane Base in East Winthrop, ME: 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 03M is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 03M
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KAUG reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: LIFR → IFR
Most recent change: LIFR → IFR
- 02/20
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 03M
- City
- East Winthrop
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 165 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.3209, -69.8895
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KAUG
- TAF
- Nearest KAUG
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 40m
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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
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Kennebec Valley Model Aviators - Church Rd — Sidney, ME · 12 mi
- Mid Coast RC Club - Heald Hwy — Union, ME · 29 mi
03M weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 03M?+
03M has 2 runways — 02, 20; the longest is 3,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 03M come from?+
Lakeside Lodge and Marina Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KAUG, about 4 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 03M can differ.
Does 03M have a TAF?+
No — 03M does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAUG, about 4 nm away.
Does 03M broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 03M does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 03M from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Lakeside Lodge and Marina Seaplane Base (03M)
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