Kennebec Valley Model Aviators - Church Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Sidney, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station KWVL, 5.7 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 5 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.
Based on KWVL, 5.7 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 Mostly Cloudy | 78° / 57° | SE 9 kt | 14% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms | 73° / 59° | NE 9 kt | 92% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 80° / 59° | NE 4 kt | 18% |
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
- Church Road, Sidney, ME, 04330
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Cars
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.modelaviators.org ↗
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 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators - Church 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 KWVL, 5.7 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,100 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,100 ft.
METAR KWVL 290156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC011 19/17 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP080 T01940172
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KWVL, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3804
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Sidney
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04330
- Coordinates
- 44.4417, -69.7111
- Nearest weather station
- KWVL · 5.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- ME60 · 4.8 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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