Capitol Area Flyers - Klinedinst Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Mechanicsburg, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCXY, 5.3 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. 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.
Based on KCXY, 5.3 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 81° / 64° | NW 12 kt | 11% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 81° / 63° | NW 10 kt | 11% |
| Fri | Sunny | 84° / 65° | N 4 kt | 2% |
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
- 1 Klinedinst Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
- Field hours
- 9 a.m. to dusk 7 days 400' grass runway. No night flying FAA registration required on all aircraft
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Ducted Fan
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Privately Owned, Spectators Welcome, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- capitolareaflyers.com ↗
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 Capitol Area Flyers - Klinedinst 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCXY, 5.3 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCXY 290056Z 28004KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP025 T02060194
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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
- 3168
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Mechanicsburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 17055
- Coordinates
- 40.1784, -76.9546
- Nearest weather station
- KCXY · 5.3 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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