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 runway orientation (08/26) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:32 AM EDT.
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
Pre-filled with runway 08/26, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | ~222 ft | Grass | 3 mph head | 1 mph left |
| 08 | ~222 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 1 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 69° / 50° | SW 10 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 61° / 34° | W 15 mph | 5% |
| Sat | Mostly Sunny | 59° / 34° | NW 5 mph | 0% |
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KAVP, 14.5 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.36 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAVP 282354Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP281 T01330056 10183 20133 50002
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 08/26 against live wind from KAVP.
Wind is 31° off runway 26, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~222 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 08/26 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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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
- 08/26 ✓ verified
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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