Russell Mill Pond Seaplane BasePrivate
MA78 · Plymouth, MA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:08 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 06:40 PM | 22:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:08 PM | 23:08Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09W/27W | 2,800 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LFV 114.70 · BOS 112.70 · MVY 114.50 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFV · Marconi | VOR/DME | 114.70 · 94X | High | r273° / 27 NM |
| BOS · Boston | VOR/DME | 112.70 · 74X | High | r164° / 30.9 NM |
| MVY · Marthas Vineyard | VOR/DME | 114.50 · 92X | Low | r014° / 31.3 NM |
| PVD · Providence | VOR/DME | 115.60 · 103X | High | r086° / 37.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MA78 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MA78
- Coordinates
- 41.9179, -70.6278
- Elevation
- 55 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BRIDGEPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1990/02
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5551, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859..
Obstructions
- RWY 09W/27W HAS 100 FT PLINE 1000 FT SW.
Nearby airports
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Also nearby: 11MA Bulljump (private) (9 NM) · MA6 Monponsett Pond (11 NM) · 28M Cranland (11 NM) · MA63 Sherman-Pvt (private) (12 NM)
About MA78
Russell Mill Pond (MA78) is a seaplane base in Plymouth, MA, at 55 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MA78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MA78 have a control tower?
No. Russell Mill Pond is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MA78?
Russell Mill Pond has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MA78?
Russell Mill Pond is in Plymouth, MA, at an elevation of 55 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.9179, -70.6278.
More about MA78
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open MA78 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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