Johnstown RC Club 1 — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Windber, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KJST, 3.9 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. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 12 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 KJST, 3.9 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 | Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 72° / 57° | NW 13 kt | 24% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 73° / 56° | NW 11 kt | 15% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 76° / 61° | NW 5 kt | 0% |
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
- 245 Saddle Club Road, Windber, PA, 15963
- Field hours
- No noise on Sundays until 11a.m. Main runway 1000 x 150 ft.(north/south), cross runway 550 x 100 ft. No night flyiing
- Activities permitted
- Control Line, Electric, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Gated Entrance, Spectators Welcome
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 Johnstown RC Club 1. 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 KJST, 3.9 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 9 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, a few clouds at 4,600 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJST 290154Z AUTO 30009KT 9SM FEW046 19/18 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP060 T01890178
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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
- 718
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- AMA site ID
- 20306
- City
- Windber
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15963
- Coordinates
- 40.2788, -78.7647
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KJST · 3.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- 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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