ARCS - Greater Pittsburgh ARCS - Hillman State Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Burgettstown, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPIT, 7.7 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt 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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KPIT, 7.7 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.
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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 | Partly Sunny | 77° / 57° | NW 10 kt | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 80° / 58° | NW 8 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 83° / 63° | W 2 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
- 80 Model Airport Road, Burgettstown, PA, 15021
- Field hours
- 10 a.m. to sunset Electronics can fly before 10 a.m. Mufflers are required on engines .09 and up. Current AMA card is to be displayed on person flying aircraft. Transmitter impound rack.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor, Helicopters, Rockets
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches, Clubhouse
- Club website
- gparcs.org ↗
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 ARCS - Greater Pittsburgh ARCS - Hillman State Park. 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 KPIT, 7.7 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 2,300 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,300 ft.
METAR KPIT 290451Z 32007KT 10SM OVC023 21/18 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP076 T02060178 402780200
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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
- 551
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Burgettstown
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15021
- Coordinates
- 40.4603, -80.3967
- Nearest weather station
- KPIT · 7.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- 88PA · 4.8 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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