Beaver Lake Seaplane Base (10MA) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Beaver Lake Seaplane Base in Ware, MA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCEF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Beaver Lake Seaplane Base (10MA) is a seaplane base in Ware, MA. 10MA has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KCEF, about 11 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 4,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KCEF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KCEF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCEF, 10.9 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 13,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.63 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 13,000 ft.
METAR KCEF 290355Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM OVC130 21/19 A2963 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S SLP035 T02110190
What changed at KCEF (nearest station)?
Since the 0255Z (10:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0255Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 10MA
Based on the nearest station (KCEF), 10MA is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 13,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 384 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 10MA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 4,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 19 | 4,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt tail | 2 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 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 13,000 ft.
10MA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Beaver Lake Seaplane Base in Ware, MA: 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 10MA 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 10MA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0407/FL031/TP B763/SK BKN031/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0407Reported at 04:07 UTC.FL031Altitude: 3,100 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN031Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0313/FL025/TP A320/SK BKN025/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0313Reported at 03:13 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0305/FL020/TP C25B/SK BKN020/RM DURD RY 15
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 15Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0302/FL003/TP A320/TB SMOOTH /RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 19 ALB
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 1…Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB340010/TM 0155/FL030/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 0139 F300 189/038KT TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 013…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0110/FL006 /TP GLF4/SK 009
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.SK 009Sky 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 10MA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCEF reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 53 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 01/19
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0000Z (8:00 PM EDT)
TAF KCEF 290000Z 2900/3006 20009KT 6000 -RA FEW005 SCT015 OVC025 QNH2963INS TEMPO 2900/2905 16012G18KT 3200 RA BR SCT005 BKN015 BECMG 2905/2906 12010G15KT 4800 -RA BR SCT005 BKN012 OVC020 QNH2960INS TEMPO 2907/2914 1600 +RA BR BKN005 OVC020 BECMG 2915/2916 10012G20KT 8000 -RA BR FEW005 BKN015 OVC030 QNH2959INS BECMG 3000/3001 06010G15KT 6000 -RA BR BKN005 OVC012 QNH2964INS TX25/2918Z TN19/2910Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2903 NEXT 2912
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 10MA
- City
- Ware
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 384 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.2626, -72.3070
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCEF
- TAF
- Nearest KCEF
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 24m
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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.
- Hampshire County RCers - Honey Pot Rd — Hadley, MA · 17 mi
- Sturbridge Lawn Darts Flying Association 1 — Sturbridge, MA · 18 mi
- Rocky Hill Flying Circus - Chaffee Farm — Oxford, MA · 23 mi
10MA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 10MA?+
10MA has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 4,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 10MA come from?+
Beaver Lake Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCEF, about 11 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 10MA can differ.
Does 10MA have a TAF?+
Yes — the KCEF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 10MA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 10MA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 10MA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Beaver Lake Seaplane Base (10MA)
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