Burlington Model Airplane Club - North 3rd Street | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Burlington, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBRL, 1.9 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
4 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 7:31 AM CDT.
Based on KBRL, 1.9 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 | Sunny | 77° / 59° | S 10 mph | 2% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 73° / 50° | NW 5 mph | 11% |
| Fri | Rain Showers Likely | 69° / 54° | E 5 mph | 74% |
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
- 203 North 3rd Street, Burlington, IA, 52601
- Club website
- tiny.cc/bmac ↗
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 Model Airplane Club - North 3rd Street. 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 KBRL, 1.9 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 30.16 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR KBRL 281053Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM SCT080 OVC100 14/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01390106
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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
- 1011
- AMA district
- District 7
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52601
- Coordinates
- 40.8093, -91.1032
- Nearest weather station
- KBRL · 1.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- 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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