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C-Burg Model Airs - Franklin Learning Center — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Chambersburg, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KHGR, 11.5 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. Published field hours: sunrise to sunset on weekends; 3 p.m. to sunset during school days. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KHGR, 11.5 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.

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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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedMostly Sunny83° / 63°NW 11 kt8%
ThuMostly Sunny83° / 61°NW 10 kt11%
FriSunny86° / 65°N 3 kt1%

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
2397 Loop Rd, Chambersburg, PA, 17202
Field hours
sunrise to sunset on weekends; 3 p.m. to sunset during school days
Activities permitted
3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks

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 C-Burg Model Airs - Franklin Learning Center. 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.

  • KN68 Franklin County Regional Airport 5 nm NE
  • PA58 Rocktop Airport 7 nm NE
  • PA81 5 Lakes Airport 7 nm E
  • PA08 JJ & PK Airport 8 nm SW
  • 18PN Spud View Airport 10 nm N
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VFR
Observed 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHGR, 11.5 nm away.

Wind
330° 3 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
5,500 ft
Altimeter
29.65"
Temp / Dew
22°C / 71°F
dew 20°C

Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,700 ft, scattered clouds at 4,300 ft, broken clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.65 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KHGR 290253Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM FEW037 SCT043 BKN055 22/20 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP044 T02170200 50013 $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of C-Burg Model Airs - Franklin Learning Center, an RC flying field in Chambersburg
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KHGR, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
2813
AMA district
District 3
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Chambersburg
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP
17202
Coordinates
39.8976, -77.6857
Nearest weather station
KHGR · 11.5 nm
Nearest airport
KN68 · 4.9 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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