Harvey County Radio Control Club - NE 12th St | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Newton, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station KEWK, 3.7 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (09/27 + 18/36) 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. 10 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.
Why Poor: gusting 21 kt.
Based on KEWK, 3.7 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
Pre-filled with runway 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~463 ft | Grass | 3 mph head | 20 mph right (g24) |
| 27 | ~463 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 20 mph left (g24) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 79° / 61° | S 21 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 80° / 61° | S 9 mph | 9% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 73° / 55° | S 10 mph | 74% |
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
- 314 N East Lake Rd, Newton, KS, 67114
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Slope Soaring, Soaring, Kites, Boats, Cars, Balloons, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
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 Harvey County Radio Control Club - NE 12th St. 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 KEWK, 3.7 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 17 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEWK 281356Z AUTO 17017G21KT 10SM FEW110 19/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01890133 $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KEWK.
Wind is 80° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~463 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 09/27 + 18/36 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 5443
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Newton
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 67114
- Coordinates
- 38.0524, -97.1959
- Nearest weather station
- KEWK · 3.7 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 09/27 + 18/36 (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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⚠️ 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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