Eglin Aero Modellers - EAM Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Niceville, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KEGI, 6.2 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. 5 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 KEGI, 6.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 99° / 78° | W 9 kt | 29% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 94° / 76° | W 9 kt | 68% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 93° / 75° | W 9 kt | 61% |
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
- North of College Blvd, Niceville, FL, 32578
- Field hours
- Operations from dawn to 2200 hours Southern 1000 Ft of runway used for activities
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Cars, Multi-Rotor
- 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, Line Retrievers, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Winches, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.eglinaeromodellers.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 Eglin Aero Modellers - EAM 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 KEGI, 6.2 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,000 ft, broken clouds at 18,000 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 18,000 ft.
METAR KEGI 290055Z COR AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 BKN180 29/24 A2981 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG ESTMD $ COR 0057
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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
- 221
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Niceville
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32578
- Coordinates
- 30.5683, -86.4509
- Nearest weather station
- KEGI · 6.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- FL17 · 3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway data
- No defined runway visible in aerial imagery
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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