Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base (NY83) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base in Essex, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBTV): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base (NY83) is a seaplane base in Essex, NY. NY83 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KBTV, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (ALL, WAY), longest 15,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBTV. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBTV, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBTV, 13.3 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 8 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 4,100 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,100 ft.
METAR KBTV 130554Z AUTO 18008G21KT 10SM OVC041 18/16 A2995 RMK AO2 RAE08 SLP141 P0003 60016 T01830161 10211 20183 56008 $
What changed at KBTV (nearest station)?
Since the 0505Z (1:05 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain ended (-RA).
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when NY83's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for NY83
Based on the nearest station (KBTV), NY83 is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 8 knots gusting 21, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,100 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 500 ft (field elevation 95 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get NY83 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track NY83 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track NY83 free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 NY83. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLFAV | 15,000 ft | WATER | 8 kt tail | 0 kt |
| WAY | 15,000 ft | WATER | 8 kt tail | 0 kt |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,100 ft.
NY83 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base in Essex, NY: 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 NY83 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 NY83
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
BTV UUA /OV BTV/TM 0426/FL010/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO SURFACE
BTV UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0426Reported at 04:26 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO S…Remarks.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0401/FL060/TP CRJ9/SK BASE 060/IC LGT RIME
BTV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0401Reported at 04:01 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345 F310 TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0257/FL310/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0257Reported at 02:57 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB130008/TM 0151/FL040/TP B737/SK BASE 050/RM DURD RY 19
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB130008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0151Reported at 01:51 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 19Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at NY83
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBTV reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- ALL/WAY
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (1:34 AM EDT)
TAF KBTV 130534Z 1306/1406 18013G21KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC045 TEMPO 1306/1309 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM130900 18013G21KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC022 TEMPO 1309/1313 3SM SHRA SCT008 OVC015 FM131300 18012G18KT P6SM OVC020 FM131700 19013G20KT P6SM SCT045
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for NY83
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near NY83 (Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base): alerts read from KBTV, the station this page uses.
Track NY83 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- NY83
- City
- Essex
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 95 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.3001, -73.3496
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 15,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBTV
- TAF
- Nearest KBTV
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 40m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed NY83's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 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.
- Pine Island Aero Modelers 1 , Colchester, VT · 17 mi
- Pine Island Aero Modelers - Pine Island Rd , Colchester, VT · 17 mi
- Champlain Valley Flyers - Bridge Rd , Crown Point, NY · 20 mi
NY83 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at NY83?+
NY83 has 2 runways: ALL, WAY; the longest is 15,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for NY83 come from?+
Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBTV, about 13 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NY83 can differ.
Does NY83 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KBTV TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does NY83 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. NY83 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NY83 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base (NY83)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for NY83 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment NY83 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit