Deer Head Lake Dam — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Forked River, NJ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMJX, 6 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. Activities listed by the club: Float/Sea Planes. 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 KMJX, 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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 84° / 64° | NW 9 kt | 38% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers | 79° / 63° | NW 9 kt | 49% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 84° / 64° | NE 4 kt | 22% |
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
- Deerhead Lake Dr, Forked River, NJ, 08731
- Activities permitted
- Float/Sea Planes
- Field features
- Electricity/Power, Indoor Restrooms, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.pbm1727.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 Deer Head Lake Dam. 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 KMJX, 6 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 800 ft, scattered clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.59 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMJX 290256Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM FEW008 SCT110 22/21 A2959 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND S TSB21E36RAE31 SLP024 P0000 60000 T02170206 55007 $
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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
- 1727
- AMA district
- District 2
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Forked River
- State
- New Jersey
- ZIP
- 08731
- Coordinates
- 39.8510, -74.2094
- Nearest weather station
- KMJX · 6 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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