Johnston County Aeromodeling Club - Galilee Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Smithfield, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KJNX, 2.9 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: 7 days a week. 12 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 KJNX, 2.9 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
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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 | Sunny | 88° / 66° | NW 5 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 87° / 66° | NW 4 kt | 1% |
| Fri | Sunny | 88° / 69° | NE 2 kt | 3% |
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
- 944 Galilee Rd, Smithfield, NC, 27577
- Field hours
- 7 days a week
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Cars, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.facebook.com/flyjcac ↗
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 Johnston County Aeromodeling Club - Galilee Rd. 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 KJNX, 2.9 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,000 ft, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.65 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJNX 290135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS FEW050 SCT070 SCT090 29/24 A2965 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW-E
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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
- 1163
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Smithfield
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27577
- Coordinates
- 35.4939, -78.3808
- Nearest weather station
- KJNX · 2.9 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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