Firetower Flyers - Massey Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Piedmont, SC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLQK, 8.7 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. 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 KLQK, 8.7 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 | Sunny | 93° / 67° | N 6 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 89° / 67° | N 4 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 90° / 70° | SE 5 kt | 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
- 933 Massey Rd, Piedmont, SC, 29673
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Park Flyer Area, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- https://firetowerflyers.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 Firetower Flyers - Massey Rd. 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 KLQK, 8.7 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLQK 290135Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A2975 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW T02770202
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KLQK, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 4509
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Piedmont
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29673
- Coordinates
- 34.6980, -82.5924
- Nearest weather station
- KLQK · 8.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- 1SC1 · 3.2 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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