Charles River RCers - School St — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Acton, MA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBED, 5.6 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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KBED, 5.6 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Showers And Thunderstorms | 75° / 58° | E 9 kt | 77% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms | 71° / 58° | NE 8 kt | 95% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 79° / 60° | N 5 kt | 17% |
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
- 343 School Street, Acton, MA, 01720
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Handicap Accessible, Spectators Welcome
- Club website
- www.charlesriverrc.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 Charles River RCers - School St. 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 KBED, 5.6 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.71 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBED 290151Z 16007KT 10SM FEW055 22/18 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP070 T02220183
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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
- 339
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Acton
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01720
- Coordinates
- 42.4675, -71.4155
- Nearest weather station
- KBED · 5.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- MA52 · 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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