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Diesel Dogs Seaplane Base

Gardner, MassachusettsElevation 325 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 4,000 ft

11W/29W
Dimensions
4,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 11W
RWY 29W
09W/27W
Dimensions
3,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 09W
RWY 27W
15W/33W
Dimensions
4,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 15W
RWY 33W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Diesel Dogs Seaplane Base is in Gardner, Massachusetts. Field elevation 325 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerWENDELL LEHMAN
Manager phone978-632-9794
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMA40
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.5434, -71.9684
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD PROPONENT ENSURES NO CONFLICTS WITH TFC PATTERN AT GARDNER MUNI ARPT; VFR OPNS ONLY; ALL UNDERWATER HAZARD AREAS MKD WITH BUOYS; AND ALL USERS ARE NOTIFIED & COMPLY WITH THESE CONDITIONS.
›FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗MA40 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MA40 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MA40. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MA40 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MA40. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MA40?
MA40 sits at 325 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MA40?
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.