1000 Island Radio Controlled Modelers - Ransom Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Lafargeville, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KART, 3.8 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Electric, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Radio Control, Soaring. 5 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KART, 3.8 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.
⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions — assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules.
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Extended forecast
The next 3days from the National Weather Service forecast for this field's location — conditions, temperature, wind, and rain chance.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 74° / 61° | N 7 kt | 69% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 77° / 59° | N 8 kt | 23% |
| Fri | Sunny | 81° / 60° | NW 6 kt | 2% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
Field information
As published by the club via the AMA Club Finder.
- Address
- Lafargeville, NY, 13656
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Workbenches
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
These airports operate around 1000 Island Radio Controlled Modelers - Ransom Rd. Stay at or below your field's agreed altitude, keep a spotter when traffic is around, and follow FAA sUAS rules and AMA safety programming.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KART, 3.8 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,200 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR KART 290156Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT042 BKN050 BKN070 21/19 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP022 T02110194 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 5468
- AMA district
- District 2
- City
- Lafargeville
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 13656
- Coordinates
- 44.0524, -76.0462
- Nearest weather station
- KART · 3.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway data
- Requires aerial-imagery review
The FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is an agreement value from the FAA/AMA publication — it is not an airspace clearance. Confirm current operating rules with the club and the AMA.
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