Cocalico Prop Busters - Vernon J Leininger Memorial Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Denver, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRDG, 10.4 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. Published field hours: Dusk to dawn. 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 KRDG, 10.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 64° | NW 12 kt | 24% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 63° | NW 11 kt | 30% |
| Fri | Sunny | 85° / 65° | N 6 kt | 3% |
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
- 1365 W Rte 897, Denver, PA, 17517
- Field hours
- Dusk to dawn
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Kites, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
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 Cocalico Prop Busters - Vernon J Leininger Memorial 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRDG, 10.4 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,700 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.59 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KRDG 290354Z 30006KT 5SM BR SCT027 21/20 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP022 T02060200 $
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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
- 1209
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Denver
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 17517
- Coordinates
- 40.2886, -76.1597
- Nearest weather station
- KRDG · 10.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- 63PA · 3.4 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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