Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Hangar 1 — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Lakehurst, NJ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMJX, 6.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Helicopters, Radio Control, Balloons. 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 KMJX, 6.1 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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 62° | NW 9 kt | 40% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 79° / 62° | NW 4 kt | 57% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 84° / 63° | NE 4 kt | 22% |
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
- Landsdowne Rd, Lakehurst, NJ, 08733
- Field hours
- Saturday, Sunday and national holidays: 07:00-21:00 hrs, RC slow flyer indoor models: 07:00-13:00 hrs, FF indoor models: 13:00-21:00 hrsModel weight limit: 10 oz. Electric motor size limit: 300 type/120 wattsOnly FF and electric indoor models allowed.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Helicopters, Radio Control, Balloons
- Field features
- Battery Chargers, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Setup Tables
- 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 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Hangar 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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Wind from the southeast (140°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,500 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.60 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,500 ft.
SPECI KMJX 290144Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM VCTS OVC015 24/22 A2960 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW TSB38 $
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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
- 414
- AMA district
- District 6
- City
- Lakehurst
- State
- New Jersey
- ZIP
- 08733
- Coordinates
- 40.0278, -74.3165
- Nearest weather station
- KMJX · 6.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- KNEL · 1.7 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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