Gateway RC Society - Old Frankstown Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Plum, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAGC, 10.7 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. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:59 AM EDT.
Why Poor: precipitation · low visibility.
Based on KAGC, 10.7 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 | Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 57° | W 10 mph | 29% |
| Mon | Sunny | 72° / 50° | N 9 mph | 1% |
| Tue | Sunny | 81° / 62° | SE 9 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
- 545 Pierson Run Rd, Plum, PA, 15239
- Field hours
- 9:00 am to sunset Sunday-(nitro and gas) 1:00 pm to sunset (electric) 9:00 am to sunset
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Kites, Cars, Soaring, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches, Startup Stands
- Club website
- WWW.GATEWAYFLYERS.COM ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Gateway RC Society - Old Frankstown 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.
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No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KAGC, 10.7 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 kt, visibility 2.5 statute miles, a few clouds at 200 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
SPECI KAGC 130611Z 20005KT 2 1/2SM -RA BR FEW002 BKN050 OVC070 21/20 A2996 RMK AO2 RAB01 P0001 T02060200 $
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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
- 548
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Plum
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15239
- Coordinates
- 40.4612, -79.7437
- Nearest weather station
- KAGC · 10.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- 31D · 8 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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⚠️ 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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