Augusta Seaplane Base (M00) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Augusta Seaplane Base in Augusta, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KAUG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Augusta Seaplane Base (M00) is a seaplane base in Augusta, ME. M00 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KAUG, about 3 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (13W, 31W) — longest 2,500 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, 3.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 kt, visibility 3 statute miles, overcast at 300 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 300 ft.
METAR KAUG 290253Z AUTO 15006KT 3SM BR OVC003 19/19 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP082 T01890189 55003
What changed at KAUG (nearest station)?
Since the 0237Z (10:37 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0237Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for M00
Based on the nearest station (KAUG), M00 is currently LIFR with winds from 150° at 6 knots, visibility 3 statute miles, and a 300 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13W, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 650 ft (field elevation 23 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 M00. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13WFAV | 2,500 ft | WATER | 5 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 31W | 2,500 ft | WATER | 5 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 22 h: wind 3→6 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → 300 ft.
M00 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Augusta Seaplane Base in Augusta, 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 M00 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 M00
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 0050/FLDURD/TP B38M/SK OVC 002/RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH LGTS JUST BEFORE MINS, SAW RUNWAY AT 100 ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 002Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH L…Remarks.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2340/FL004/TP C208/SK BASES 004 DURD ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2340Reported at 23:40 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 004 DURD ILS 11Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BHB UA /OV BHB/TM 2337/FL006/TP C68A/SK BKN006
BHB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BHBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2337Reported at 23:37 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP C68AAircraft type reporting.SK BKN006Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2319/FL004/TP CL35/SK OVC004/WX 1/2SM/RM DURD RY11 PWM
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC004Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 1/2SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD RY11 PWMRemarks.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2235/FL005/TP C56X/SK BASES 005 DURD ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2235Reported at 22:35 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK BASES 005 DURD ILS 11Sky 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 M00
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KAUG reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
- 13W/31W
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0230Z (10:30 PM EDT)
TAF KAUG 290230Z 2903/2924 13008KT P6SM OVC005 FM290800 13004KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM291200 13005KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM291400 11006KT 5SM BR OVC025
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- M00
- City
- Augusta
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.2676, -69.7817
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KAUG
- TAF
- Nearest KAUG
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 16m
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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 · 13 mi
- Mid Coast RC Club - Heald Hwy — Union, ME · 23 mi
M00 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at M00?+
M00 has 2 runways — 13W, 31W; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for M00 come from?+
Augusta Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KAUG, about 3 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at M00 can differ.
Does M00 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KAUG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does M00 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — M00 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for M00 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Augusta Seaplane Base (M00)
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