Butler Area Radio Flying Society - N Main St Ext | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Butler, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KUCP, 22.2 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:59 AM EDT.
Based on KUCP, 22.2 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 | Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 54° | W 8 mph | 40% |
| Mon | Sunny | 70° / 48° | N 7 mph | 0% |
| Tue | Sunny | 80° / 61° | SE 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
- 1960 N Main St. Ext., Butler, PA, 16001
- Field hours
- 10 a.m. to dark Monday through Saturday. 12 p.m. to dark Sunday. Electrics only 7 a.m. to dark Monday through Sunday
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
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 Area Radio Flying Society - N Main St Ext. 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 KUCP, 22.2 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 6 statute miles, scattered clouds at 200 ft, broken clouds at 800 ft, broken clouds at 1,200 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 800 ft.
SPECI KUCP 130719Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR SCT002 BKN008 BKN012 21/21 A2995 RMK AO2 CIG 006V009
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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
- 538
- AMA district
- District 3
- City
- Butler
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 16001
- Coordinates
- 40.9157, -79.9450
- Nearest weather station
- KUCP · 22.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- 3G9 · 4 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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