Abington R/C Sport Flyers - Lackawanna State Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Dalton, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAVP, 14.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Radio Control. 12 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 KAVP, 14.5 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
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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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 74° / 58° | NW 8 kt | 69% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 77° / 57° | NW 10 kt | 46% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 81° / 59° | NW 5 kt | 8% |
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
- Wallsville Road, Dalton, PA, 18414
- Field hours
- Flying hours: Noon until dusk (8am-dusk for electric aircraft). No flying on Saturdays during hunting season.
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.abingtonrc.com ↗
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 Abington R/C Sport Flyers - Lackawanna State Park. 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 KAVP, 14.5 nm away.
Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.63 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAVP 290154Z 11003KT 10SM CLR 20/19 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP025 T02000194 $
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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
- 1219
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Dalton
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 18414
- Coordinates
- 41.5786, -75.7054
- Nearest weather station
- KAVP · 14.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- PA82 · 1.6 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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⚠️ 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. Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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