Capt Trey Wilbourn Field @ Huntsville Landfill — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Huntsville, AL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KHUA, 4.4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 9 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 KHUA, 4.4 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 | 91° / 69° | N 4 kt | 12% |
| Thu | Sunny | 89° / 66° | NE 4 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 89° / 71° | 0 kt | 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
- 4100 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville, AL, 35805-5882
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Battery Chargers, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.rocketcityrc.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 Capt Trey Wilbourn Field @ Huntsville Landfill. 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 KHUA, 4.4 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHUA 290155Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM SCT250 31/26 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP077 T03050260
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 715
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Huntsville
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35805-5882
- Coordinates
- 34.6865, -86.5958
- Nearest weather station
- KHUA · 4.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- 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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