Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base
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About Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base
Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Boston, United States. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 1 nm to the ne.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSTON CLASS B AREA A | Class B | Controlled | GND | 7000 ft MSL |
| BOSTON CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 2000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| BOSTON CLASS B AREA C | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| BOSTON CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Clarendon | 791 ft | 56 ft | — |
| Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton | 741 ft | 39 ft | — |
| Millenium Tower | 686 ft | 52 ft | — |
| One International Place | 600 ft | 118 ft | — |
| One Boston Place | 600 ft | 79 ft | — |
| 111 Huntington Ave | 554 ft | 49 ft | — |
| WBZ-AM (Boston) | 525 ft | 16 ft | — |
| WBZ-AM (Boston) | 525 ft | 26 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base located?
Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Boston, United States.
What time zone is Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base in?
Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base is approximately 14° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 1 nm to the ne, followed by Norwood Memorial Airport and Laurence G Hanscom Field.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.