Gastineau Aeromodelers Society - Glacier Spur Road — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Juneau, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station PAJN, 3.5 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. Published field hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. October thru March. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. March to October.. One other AMA field sits within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on PAJN, 3.5 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.
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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 | Rain Showers Likely | 64° / 49° | 0 kt | 60% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 72° / 53° | 0 kt | 5% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers | 74° / 54° | 0 kt | 39% |
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
- 4547 Glacier Spur Rd, Juneau, AK, 99801
- Field hours
- 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. October thru March. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. March to October.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets
- Field features
- Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Gastineau Aeromodelers Society - Glacier Spur Road. 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 PAJN, 3.5 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,500 ft, scattered clouds at 8,500 ft, broken clouds at 14,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 14,000 ft.
METAR PAJN 290153Z 05006KT 10SM FEW055 SCT085 BKN140 BKN250 17/09 A2975 RMK AO2 RAB06E32 SLP077 P0000 T01670089 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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
- 1573
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Juneau
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99801
- Coordinates
- 58.4115, -134.5467
- Nearest weather station
- PAJN · 3.5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Juneau
- 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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