GA Aircraft Modelers Association - Orr Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Fort Valley, GA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPXE, 6.4 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 (09/27) 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. 9 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.
Based on KPXE, 6.4 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~270 ft | Grass | 5 mph head | 7 mph left |
| 27 | ~270 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 7 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 | Sunny | 77° / 46° | NE 10 mph | 0% |
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 76° / 53° | NE 10 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 79° / 55° | NE 10 mph | 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
- 319 Orr Rd, Fort Valley, GA, 31030-7258
- Field hours
- 24/7 No flying of gas powered aircraft on Sunday prior to noon See our new website: https://www.gqmare.com
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Pattern, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.gamarc.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 GA Aircraft Modelers Association - Orr 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KPXE, 6.4 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.26 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPXE 271730Z AUTO 03007KT 330V050 10SM CLR 23/07 A3026 RMK AO2
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KPXE.
Wind is 61° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~270 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 09/27 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 228
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Fort Valley
- State
- Georgia
- ZIP
- 31030-7258
- Coordinates
- 32.5984, -83.8487
- Nearest weather station
- KPXE · 6.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- GA81 · 2.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 09/27 (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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⚠️ 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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