Brazoria County Modelers Assn - FM 523 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Freeport, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLBX, 8.5 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (09/27) was measured from public aerial imagery 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. Published field hours: 24 Hour a day accessibility. On-Site camping and generator on-site.. 10 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:32 AM CDT.
Based on KLBX, 8.5 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 09/27, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~221 ft | - | 7 mph head | 1 mph right |
| 27 | ~221 ft | - | 7 mph tail | 1 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | 80° / 64° | E 15 mph | 2% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 66° | E 15 mph | 26% |
| Sat | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 64° | E 5 mph | 51% |
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
- 4094 FM523, Freeport, TX, 77541
- Field hours
- 24 Hour a day accessibility. On-Site camping and generator on-site.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Kites, First Person View
- Field features
- Camping, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, 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 Brazoria County Modelers Assn - FM 523. 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 KLBX, 8.5 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLBX 282353Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 24/20 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02390200 10283 20239 50003
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KLBX.
Wind is 10° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
~221 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 09/27 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KLBX, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1798
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Freeport
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77541
- Coordinates
- 29.0316, -95.3262
- Nearest weather station
- KLBX · 8.5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 09/27 (est.)
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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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