Butler Aircraft Modelers Society - BAMS Flying Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in West Sunbury, PA, decoded from KBTP, 12 nm away, the closest station reporting right now, because this field's usual station KUCP has no current report: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Radio Control. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Why Poor: precipitation · low visibility.
Based on KBTP, 12 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field. This field's usual station KUCP has no current report, so KBTP is the closest station reporting now.
⚠️ 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 | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 67° / 45° | NE 2 mph | 2% |
| Wed | Partly Sunny | 70° / 44° | SE 6 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 72° / 51° | S 8 mph | 0% |
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
- 317 Mack Rd, West Sunbury, PA, 16061-2507
- Field hours
- Flying permitted year-round. No noise planes before 9 am (1 pm on Sunday). No turbine, helicopters or multi-rotors. Noise limit 104 dB at 9 ft.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Indoor Restrooms, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.thebams.net ↗
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 Butler Aircraft Modelers Society - BAMS Flying Field. 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 KBTP, 12 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 3 kt, visibility 1/4 statute mile, overcast at 100 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 30.38 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 100 ft.
METAR KBTP 271256Z AUTO 05003KT 1/4SM -RA FG OVC001 09/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP298 P0000 T00890089
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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
- 583
- AMA district
- District 3
- City
- West Sunbury
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 16061-2507
- Coordinates
- 40.9629, -79.8835
- Nearest weather station
- KUCP · 24.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 87PA · 6.9 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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