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5MA8

South Pond Seaplane Base

Southwick, MassachusettsElevation 225 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,000 ft

03W/21W
Dimensions
4,000 x 600 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 03W
RWY 21W

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

South Pond Seaplane Base is in Southwick, Massachusetts. Field elevation 225 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerTIM EGAN
Manager phone772-696-2000
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5MA8
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BURLINGTON
RegionMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.0087, -72.7626
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC YANKEE APCH AT 860-386-3597
›SPB PHYS LCTN: 485 LAKEVIEW DR EXT, SUFFIELD, CT 06093.
›PROVIDED: DAYTIME VFR USE ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗5MA8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5MA8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5MA8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5MA8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5MA8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5MA8?
5MA8 sits at 225 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5MA8?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.