Airport information
- FAA LID
- MA53 / UWA
- Coordinates
- 42.2820, -72.2148
- Elevation
- 483 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BRIDGEPORT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1947/10
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:38 AM | 08:38Z |
| Sunrise | 05:12 AM | 09:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from MA53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,030 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,030 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEF · Westover | VORTAC | 114.00 | r084° / 14.7 NM |
| GDM · Gardner | VORTAC | 110.60 | r218° / 17.3 NM |
| BAF · Barnes | VORTAC | 113.00 | r086° / 23.4 NM |
| PUT · Putnam | VOR-DME | 117.40 | r334° / 25.6 NM |
| BDL · Bradley | VORTAC | 109.00 | r060° / 29.4 NM |
| EEN · Keene | VORTAC | 109.40 | r188° / 30.9 NM |
| CTR · Chester | VOR-DME | 115.10 | r104° / 32.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MA53. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959
- FOR CD CTC YANKEE APCH AT 860-386-3597
- OWNER LIVES AT ARPT.
Nearby airports
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 MA53 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.
About MA53
Ware Airport (MA53 · UWA) is an airport in Ware, MA, at 483 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,030 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MA53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MA53 have a control tower?
No. Ware Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MA53?
Ware Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,030 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MA53?
Ware Airport is in Ware, MA, at an elevation of 483 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2820, -72.2148.
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