Atoms RCers - Hillsborough Library — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hillsborough Township, NJ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSMQ, 7.2 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Factors: precipitation.
Based on KSMQ, 7.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 79° / 61° | NW 9 kt | 45% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 79° / 61° | NW 4 kt | 54% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 86° / 62° | N 4 kt | 20% |
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
- 379 S Branch Rd, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Privately Owned, Windsock Poles
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- atomsrcers.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Atoms RCers - Hillsborough Library. 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 KSMQ, 7.2 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 4 statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.55 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KSMQ 290453Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -RA BR BKN110 19/19 A2955 RMK AO2 RAB14 SLP007 T01940189 402720172 PNO $
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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
- 918
- AMA district
- District 2
- City
- Hillsborough Township
- State
- New Jersey
- ZIP
- 08844
- Coordinates
- 40.5069, -74.6762
- Nearest weather station
- KSMQ · 7.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- K47N · 3.7 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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