Congaree Flyers - Sam Corley Model Airfield | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Gaston, SC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCAE, 9.3 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 (05/23) was measured from public aerial imagery 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. 10 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 7:42 AM EDT.
Based on KCAE, 9.3 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
Pre-filled with runway 05/23, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | ~351 ft | Grass | 5 mph head | 1 mph left |
| 23 | ~351 ft | Grass | 5 mph tail | 1 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 78° / 54° | NE 9 mph | 3% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 80° / 56° | N 6 mph | 0% |
| Sat | Mostly Cloudy | 74° / 54° | NE 12 mph | 1% |
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
- 697 Cassidy Rd, Gaston, SC, 29053
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.congareeflyer.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 Congaree Flyers - Sam Corley Model Airfield. 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 KCAE, 9.3 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.23 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCAE 282356Z 03004KT 10SM SCT050 SCT250 22/15 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP236 T02220150 10261 20222 53005
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KCAE.
Wind is 17° off runway 05, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~351 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 05/23 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
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
- 1104
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Gaston
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29053
- Coordinates
- 33.7831, -81.1159
- Nearest weather station
- KCAE · 9.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 2SC8 · 1.2 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 05/23 (est.)
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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