Franklin County RC - Turner Falls Airport | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Montague, MA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KORE, 10.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (12/30) was measured from public aerial imagery 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. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:19 AM EDT.
Why Good: 23°F, battery capacity drops.
Based on KORE, 10.3 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 12/30, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | ~393 ft | Grass | 2 mph head | 2 mph left |
| 30 | ~393 ft | Grass | 2 mph tail | 2 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny | 55° / 30° | E 6 mph | 3% |
| Thu | Sunny | 68° / 50° | S 7 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 66° / 37° | W 10 mph | 2% |
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
- 10 Aviation Way, Montague, MA, 01376
- Field hours
- Dawn until dusk but limited due to school sport activities. Schedule is available through the website. The schedule is for when you are not able to fly due to sport activities
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Kites, Cars
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.franklinrc.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 Franklin County RC - Turner Falls Airport. 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 KORE, 10.3 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature -3°C (26°F), altimeter 30.49 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KORE 280852Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP329 I1000 I3000 T10331039 51005
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 12/30 against live wind from KORE.
Wind is 47° off runway 12, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~393 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 12/30 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KORE, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1661
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Montague
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01376
- Coordinates
- 42.5931, -72.5203
- Nearest weather station
- KORE · 10.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- K0B5 · 0.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 12/30 (est.)
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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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