Frontier Fun Flyers - Tidewater Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Glenn Hwy, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station PABV, 5.5 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. Published field hours: 700' Grass runway. 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 PABV, 5.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Scattered Rain Showers | 66° / 49° | W 4 kt | 32% |
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 71° / 52° | NW 4 kt | 13% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny | 75° / 50° | S 4 kt | 4% |
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
- Glenn Hwy, , AK
- Field hours
- 700' Grass runway
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, Kites, Cars, Balloons, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Control Line Circles, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.frontierfunflyers.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 Frontier Fun Flyers - Tidewater 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 PABV, 5.5 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PABV 290056Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP087 T01890094 $
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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
- 4618
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Glenn Hwy
- State
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 61.4655, -149.3466
- Nearest weather station
- PABV · 5.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- AK24 · 3.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- 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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Nearby RC flying fields
Other AMA club fields near this one.
Within 25 miles
- Alaska Drone Racing League - Peters Creek Christian Church5 mi
- Peters Creek Christian Center (Gym)5 mi
- Frontier Fun Flyers - Loretta French Park6 mi
- Mack Dr. - City of Wasilla9 mi
- Alaska Raceway Park11 mi
- Alaska Drone Racing League, Alaska Fairgrounds11 mi
- Jim Creek RC Park12 mi
- Mat-Su RC Modelers Club - Moffit Field12 mi
- Alaska Radio Control Society - Ladue Rd20 mi
- Frontier Fun Flyers 322 mi
- Alaska Radio Control Society - Guernsey Rd Groeschel Field24 mi
25–50 miles
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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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