DCRC Club - Walt Good Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Boyds, MD, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGAI, 8.1 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (17/35) 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. Published field hours: 9 a.m. to sundown. 12 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 KGAI, 8.1 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 17/35, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | ~774 ft | - | 3 mph head | 3 mph left |
| 35 | ~774 ft | - | 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 | Partly Sunny | 67° / 47° | SE 5 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 72° / 49° | S 6 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Sunny | 74° / 43° | NW 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
- 16200 Schaeffer Rd, Boyds, MD, 20841
- Field hours
- 9 a.m. to sundown
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor, First Person View, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.dc-rc.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 DCRC Club - Walt Good 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 KGAI, 8.1 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 30.45 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGAI 281456Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP326 T01610106 50005
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 17/35 against live wind from KGAI.
Wind is 38° off runway 17, the end with the most headwind right now.
~774 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 17/35 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 KGAI, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 329
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Boyds
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20841
- Coordinates
- 39.1473, -77.3382
- Nearest weather station
- KGAI · 8.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 2MD3 · 4.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 17/35 ✓ 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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