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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KHLG, 15.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Partly Sunny | 81° / 59° | NW 10 kt | 4% |
| Thu | Sunny | 83° / 59° | NW 6 kt | 2% |
| Fri | Areas Of Fog then Sunny | 86° / 65° | N 2 kt | 1% |
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
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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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHLG, 15.9 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHLG 290153Z 32008KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP071 T02110178
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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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