Long Island Radio Control Society - Sound Ave. — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Calverton, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KHWV, 8.8 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: 7:30 am to sundown. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Factors: gusting 19 kt.
Based on KHWV, 8.8 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 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 66° | SE 11 kt | 94% |
| Thu | Rain Showers Likely | 76° / 64° | N 9 kt | 65% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 82° / 64° | NW 7 kt | 5% |
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
- 1806 Sound Avenue, Calverton, NY, 11933
- Field hours
- 7:30 am to sundown
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Long Island Radio Control Society - Sound Ave.. 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 KHWV, 8.8 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 8 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.67 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KHWV 290156Z AUTO 15008G19KT 10SM BKN070 BKN110 23/21 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP046 T02330211 PWINO $
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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
- 456
- AMA district
- District 2
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Calverton
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 11933
- Coordinates
- 40.9485, -72.7697
- Nearest weather station
- KHWV · 8.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- K3C8 · 2.2 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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