Keystone Clippers RC MAC - Jerry Thomas Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Irwin, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAGC, 9.6 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a fabric flying surface. The runway orientation (11/29) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Park Flyers, Pylon Racing, Radio Control. 12 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:46 AM EDT.
Based on KAGC, 9.6 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
Pre-filled with runway 11/29, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | ~838 ft | Fabric | 3 mph head | 5 mph right |
| 29 | ~838 ft | Fabric | 2 mph tail | 5 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Sunny | 72° / 53° | SW 10 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 66° / 38° | NW 8 mph | 0% |
| Sat | Partly Sunny | 64° / 45° | NE 5 mph | 2% |
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
- 210 Oggs Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642
- Field hours
- Electrics unlimited. Gas/fuel 9a.m. to dusk Monday-Saturday except Sunday noon to dusk
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Park Flyers, Pylon Racing, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- keystoneclippersrc.com ↗
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 Keystone Clippers RC MAC - Jerry Thomas Field. 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KAGC, 9.6 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.26 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAGC 290053Z 17005KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP252 T01670072
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 11/29 against live wind from KAGC.
Wind is 63° off runway 11, the end with the most headwind right now.
Fabric · ~838 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 11/29 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KAGC, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 553
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Irwin
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15642
- Coordinates
- 40.2794, -79.7453
- Nearest weather station
- KAGC · 9.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 31D · 3.5 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 11/29 ✓ verified
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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