Hill Hoppers Flying Club - John Marshall High School | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Moundsville, WV, decoded from the nearest reporting station KHLG, 15.9 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control. 11 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 7:48 AM EDT.
Based on KHLG, 15.9 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field.
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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 | 73° / 48° | S 6 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 74° / 52° | S 7 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Sunny | 71° / 44° | NW 3 mph | 2% |
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
- 412 Lafayette Avenue, Moundsville, WV, 26041
- Field hours
- Only at designated times usually on Sunday afternoons when available, usually from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
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 Hill Hoppers Flying Club - John Marshall High School. 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 KHLG, 15.9 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 6 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.29 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHLG 280853Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR CLR 10/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP258 T01000089 53003
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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
- 658
- AMA district
- District 3
- City
- Moundsville
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26041
- Coordinates
- 39.9210, -80.7464
- Nearest weather station
- KHLG · 15.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- WV44 · 1 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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