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Black Dirt Squadron - Indiana Rd — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Goshen, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFWN, 12 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. Published field hours: Dawn to dusk. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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Poor RC flying conditions

Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.

Factors: thunderstorms in the area.

Based on KFWN, 12 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedShowers And Thunderstorms Likely76° / 63°N 7 kt64%
ThuRain Showers Likely74° / 59°N 7 kt58%
FriMostly Sunny81° / 60°N 4 kt10%

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
178 Indiana Rd, Goshen, NY, 10924
Field hours
Dawn to dusk
Activities permitted
3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks

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 Black Dirt Squadron - Indiana 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.

  • 5NY7 Rolling Hills Airport 1 nm SE
  • NK07 Big Island Airport 1 nm SE
  • 08NY Md1 Airport 4 nm NW
  • 4NY1 Orange Poultry Farm Airport 5 nm E
  • 06N Randall Airport 6 nm N
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MVFR
Observed 0139Z (9:39 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KFWN, 12 nm away.

Wind
050° 4 kt
Visibility
5 sm
Ceiling
4,200 ft
Altimeter
29.61"
Temp / Dew
20°C / 68°F

Wind from the northeast (050°) at 4 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, a few clouds at 2,800 ft, broken clouds at 4,200 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 4,200 ft.

Raw METAR
SPECI KFWN 290139Z AUTO 05004KT 5SM VCTS RA FEW028 BKN042 OVC110 20/ A2961 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW P0005 T0200 $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Black Dirt Squadron - Indiana Rd, an RC flying field in Goshen
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KFWN, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
3560
AMA district
District 2
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Goshen
State
New York
ZIP
10924
Coordinates
41.3395, -74.4319
Nearest weather station
KFWN · 12 nm
Nearest airport
5NY7 · 1.2 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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