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Franklin County Aircraft Modelers - Lily Pond, Rte 16 — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Concord Township, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station KWVL, 30.1 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. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KWVL, 30.1 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field; conditions at the field may differ.

⚠️ 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedPatchy Fog76° / 56°SE 9 kt18%
ThuShowers And Thunderstorms Likely71° / 58°NE 4 kt72%
FriMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers79° / 59°N 4 kt16%

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
Rte 16, Concord Township, ME, 04920
Club website
rcflyer.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 Franklin County Aircraft Modelers - Lily Pond, Rte 16. 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.

  • ME08 Gadabout Gaddis Airport 1 nm N
  • ME70 Greenfield Hill Airport 16 nm E
  • KOWK Central Maine/Norridgewock Airport 18 nm S
  • ME47 Payne Field 20 nm SE
  • 04ME Beech Hill Airport 21 nm S
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MVFR
Observed 0156Z (9:56 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KWVL, 30.1 nm away.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
1,100 ft
Altimeter
29.76"
Temp / Dew
19°C / 67°F
dew 17°C

Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,100 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,100 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KWVL 290156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC011 19/17 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP080 T01940172

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Franklin County Aircraft Modelers - Lily Pond, Rte 16, an RC flying field in Concord Township
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KWVL, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
3942
AMA district
District 1
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Concord Township
State
Maine
ZIP
04920
Coordinates
45.0162, -69.8682
Nearest weather station
KWVL · 30.1 nm
Nearest airport
ME08 · 1.5 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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