Mexair Field-Innovators of Aeronautics - Pople Ridge Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Mexico, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFZY, 7.6 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. 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.
Factors: low visibility.
Based on KFZY, 7.6 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.
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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 | 73° / 61° | NW 7 kt | 81% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers | 76° / 60° | N 8 kt | 27% |
| Fri | Sunny | 80° / 59° | W 5 kt | 4% |
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
- 327 Pople Ridge Rd, Mexico, NY, 13114
- Field hours
- 7 days a week. Sunrise to ?? Onsite full-service hobby shop. RC car rock crawlers only
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Boats, Cars, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Gated Entrance, Night Flying, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- 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 Mexair Field-Innovators of Aeronautics - Pople Ridge 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 KFZY, 7.6 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 1/4 statute mile, scattered clouds at 200 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.63 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KFZY 290154Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG SCT002 BKN070 19/19 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP032 T01940194
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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
- 5219
- AMA district
- District 2
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Mexico
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 13114
- Coordinates
- 43.4112, -76.2344
- Nearest weather station
- KFZY · 7.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- NY96 · 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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