CARCMC - Cape Ann RC Model Club - Pond Hill Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Amesbury, MA, decoded from KBVY, 15 nm away, the closest station reporting right now, because this field's usual station KLWM 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. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: 10-5 Saturdays, 12-5 Sundays, 10-5 Weekdays Limit of 2 airborne planes. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KBVY, 15 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field. This field's usual station KLWM has no current report, so KBVY 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 55° / 31° | N 8 mph | 0% |
| Wed | Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny | 56° / 40° | W 7 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 67° / 51° | SW 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
- 11 Pond Hill Road, Amesbury, MA, 01913
- Field hours
- 10-5 Saturdays, 12-5 Sundays, 10-5 Weekdays Limit of 2 airborne planes
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Workbenches, Covered Shelter, Privately Owned, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.carcmc.org ↗
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 CARCMC - Cape Ann RC Model Club - Pond 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBVY, 15 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 8°C (46°F), altimeter 30.37 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBVY 271253Z 34007KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP279 T00781028
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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
- 338
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Amesbury
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01913
- Coordinates
- 42.8365, -70.9730
- Nearest weather station
- KLWM · 9.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- 6MA2 · 1.8 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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