Central Virginia R/C Inc - Mast Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Amelia Court House, VA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFCI, 21.1 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (18/36) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 7 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 7:33 AM EDT.
Based on KFCI, 21.1 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
Pre-filled with runway 18/36, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | ~500 ft | Grass | 3 mph head | 3 mph left |
| 18 | ~500 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 3 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy | 66° / 49° | NE 3 mph | 2% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 73° / 48° | W 3 mph | 2% |
| Fri | Sunny | 78° / 49° | NW 3 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
- 16145 Royalton Road, Amelia Court House, VA, 23002
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Helicopter Pad, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.centralvirginiarc.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 Central Virginia R/C Inc - Mast Field. 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 KFCI, 21.1 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 4 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, scattered clouds at 800 ft, temperature 8°C (46°F), altimeter 30.39 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KFCI.
Wind is 54° off runway 36, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~500 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KFCI, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 4542
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Amelia Court House
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23002
- Coordinates
- 37.4606, -77.9658
- Nearest weather station
- KFCI · 21.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- VA94 · 5.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 18/36 ✓ verified
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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