Churchill Air Field - Kelly Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Westwego, LA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMSY, 7.3 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. 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.
Based on KMSY, 7.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 80° / 61° | NE 10 mph | 0% |
| Wed | Sunny | 80° / 60° | NE 10 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 80° / 64° | NE 10 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
- Avondale Gardens Canal, Westwego, LA, 70094
- Field hours
- 24/7 Concrete runway and eight helicopter pads. Seaplane area with boat area, dock, and driver/stand fishing pond. Open 24/7. No drone course.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, Kites, Boats, Cars, Balloons, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- nolarc.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 Churchill Air Field - Kelly 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 KMSY, 7.3 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 8,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 30.21 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMSY 271253Z 07005KT 10SM FEW080 SCT250 19/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP233 T01940161 $
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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
- 1638
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Westwego
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70094
- Coordinates
- 29.8770, -90.2265
- Nearest weather station
- KMSY · 7.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- LS40 · 5.5 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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