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 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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
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
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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 | Sunny | 91° / 68° | NW 5 kt | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 89° / 67° | N 4 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 91° / 72° | E 1 kt | 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
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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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KFLO, 8.3 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,000 ft, a few clouds at 7,500 ft, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.67 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFLO 290153Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM FEW060 FEW075 FEW120 31/22 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP042 LAST T03110222
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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
- 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 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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