Gooney Birds - Paper Mill Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Florence, SC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFLO, 8.3 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 (05/23) 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. Published field hours: 7 days per week, dawn until dark Grass runway 650'x120' Geotex Runway 5'x100'. 10 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:36 AM EDT.
Based on KFLO, 8.3 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 05/23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | ~341 ft | Grass | 6 mph head | 2 mph left |
| 23 | ~341 ft | Grass | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 78° / 53° | NE 7 mph | 4% |
| Fri | Sunny | 81° / 54° | N 3 mph | 1% |
| Sat | Partly Sunny | 74° / 52° | NE 7 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
- 2600 Paper Mill Rd, Florence, SC, 29506
- Field hours
- 7 days per week, dawn until dark Grass runway 650'x120' Geotex Runway 5'x100'
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Indoor Restrooms, Park Flyer Area, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.gooneybirds.club ↗
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 Gooney Birds - Paper Mill 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 KFLO, 8.3 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.25 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFLO 282353Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP241 T02000156 10261 20200 53004
Want the full picture? See KFLO's complete aviation weather page →
Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KFLO.
Wind is 17° off runway 05, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~341 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 05/23 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
Get RC field weather alerts for Gooney Birds - Paper Mill Rd
RC Field Weather watches the wind at this field and messages you on Telegram when a flyable window opens, plus a morning field brief and a weekend planner tuned to what you fly.
Get Free Weather Alerts on Telegram for this FieldFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KFLO, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 821
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Florence
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29506
- Coordinates
- 34.1369, -79.5667
- Nearest weather station
- KFLO · 8.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 42SC · 5.2 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 05/23 (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.
Open in Google Maps ↗ · AMA Club Finder ↗ · FAA source data ↗
Nearby RC flying fields
Other AMA club fields near this one.
Within 25 miles
25–50 miles
- RC Wings Over S.C. - Staples Rd26 mi
- Darlington County Balsa Busters - Sky Farm Rd28 mi
- Hartsville Regional Airport36 mi
- Georgetown RC Club - Senate Rd38 mi
- Scotland County RC Flyers - Jerusalem Rd39 mi
- Mt Elim RC Club - Hwy 72 E42 mi
- Southeastern Modelers Flying Club - Narrow End Rd46 mi
- Carolina Sod Busters - Peach Orchard Rd50 mi
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.
All RC airfields · RC field weather widget · Free pilot tools