Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society - Major Hill Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Graham, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBUY, 11.4 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. 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 KBUY, 11.4 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 | Sunny | 86° / 61° | NW 8 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 85° / 62° | NW 5 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 87° / 67° | N 2 kt | 1% |
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
- 2154 Major Hill Rd, Graham, NC, 27253
- Field hours
- No internal combustion engines before 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings. No internal combustion engine-powered aircraft allowed on Tuesdays.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- barksrc.clubexpress.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 Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society - Major Hill 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBUY, 11.4 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.68 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBUY 290154Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP043 T02440217
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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
- 1017
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Graham
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27253
- Coordinates
- 35.8814, -79.3618
- Nearest weather station
- KBUY · 11.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- 22NC · 6.3 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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