Hanover RC Club, Inc - Mechanicsville Turnpike — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Mechanicsville, VA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRIC, 10.8 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 (15/33) 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. 7 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.
Factors: thunderstorms in the area.
Based on KRIC, 10.8 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 15/33, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | ~632 ft | Grass | — | — |
| 33 | ~632 ft | Grass | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 89° / 66° | NW 8 kt | 2% |
| Thu | Sunny | 87° / 65° | NW 8 kt | 4% |
| Fri | Sunny | 88° / 67° | N 3 kt | 4% |
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
- 3449 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111
- Field hours
- Open for members 7 days a week except limited schedule mid-November until the first weekend in January. Land shared with Hunt Club during this period.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.hanoverrcclub.com ↗
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 Hanover RC Club, Inc - Mechanicsville Turnpike. 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 KRIC, 10.8 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 7 statute miles, a few clouds at 1,300 ft, broken clouds at 3,000 ft, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.60 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 3,000 ft.
METAR KRIC 290154Z 00000KT 7SM -TSRA FEW013 BKN030CB OVC050 23/20 A2960 RMK AO2 RAB52 TSB26 SLP026 CONS LTGIC NE LTG DSNT NW TS NE MOV SE CB DSNT NW P0000 T02330200
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 15/33 against live wind from KRIC.
Wind is calm or variable — either end works.
Asphalt · ~632 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 15/33 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KRIC, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 2675
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Mechanicsville
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23111
- Coordinates
- 37.6614, -77.2078
- Nearest weather station
- KRIC · 10.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- 04VG · 2.7 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 15/33 (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.
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Within 25 miles
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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.
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