Albert Farms Airport (MA88) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Albert Farms Airport in Worthington, MA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPSF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Albert Farms Airport (MA88) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Worthington, MA at 1,425 ft. MA88 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPSF, about 16 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S) — longest 2,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPSF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPSF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPSF, 16.2 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 3 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,600 ft, broken clouds at 3,500 ft, overcast at 4,600 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.62 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,500 ft.
SPECI KPSF 290641Z AUTO 06003KT 7SM -RA SCT016 BKN035 OVC046 19/18 A2962 RMK AO2 P0007 T01890183
What changed at KPSF (nearest station)?
Since the 0554Z (1:54 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 1,500 ft to 3,500 ft.
- Visibility moved from 10 SM to 7 SM.
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Current pilot readout for MA88
Based on the nearest station (KPSF), MA88 is currently VFR with winds from 060° at 3 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 3,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 1,425 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 MA88. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 2,800 ft | ASPH-GRVL | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| S | 2,800 ft | ASPH-GRVL | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling 200 ft → 3,500 ft.
MA88 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Albert Farms Airport in Worthington, 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 MA88 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 MA88
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0556/FL025/TP B763/SK SCT025/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 0556Reported at 05:56 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
FRG UA /OV FRG320005/TM 0444/FL020/TP PC24/SK 018/WX RA/TB LT-MOD CHOP
FRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FRG320005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0444Reported at 04:44 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC24Aircraft type reporting.SK 018Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: lt- moderate chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432 F350 187/040KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at MA88
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPSF reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 67 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- N/S
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0536Z (1:36 AM EDT)
TAF KPSF 290536Z 2906/3006 00000KT P6SM BKN015 OVC030 TEMPO 2906/2908 4SM -RA BR OVC008 FM290800 VRB05KT 4SM -RA BR OVC005 TEMPO 2908/2912 2SM -RA BR FM291200 06006KT 2SM -RA BR OVC005 FM291500 07006KT 4SM -RA BR OVC005 TEMPO 2915/2918 1SM RA BR
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- MA88
- City
- Worthington
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,425 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.3901, -72.9309
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPSF
- TAF
- Nearest KPSF
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 28m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Berkshire RC Flying Club - Brattle Brook Park - Brattle St — Pittsfield, MA · 15 mi
- Hampshire County RCers - Honey Pot Rd — Hadley, MA · 16 mi
- Pioneer Valley RC Club 1 — Westfield, MA · 19 mi
MA88 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at MA88?+
MA88 has 2 runways — N, S; the longest is 2,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for MA88 come from?+
Albert Farms Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPSF, about 16 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at MA88 can differ.
Does MA88 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPSF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does MA88 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — MA88 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for MA88 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Albert Farms Airport (MA88)
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