Mid Hudson Modelmasters - Van Wagner Rd Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Poughkeepsie, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPOU, 7.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Free Flight, Park Flyers, Radio Control. 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: precipitation.
Based on KPOU, 7.5 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 | 74° / 59° | NE 5 kt | 96% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 74° / 58° | N 8 kt | 70% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 80° / 61° | N 4 kt | 10% |
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
- 885 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Free Flight, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Gated Entrance, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.modelmasters.us ↗
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 Mid Hudson Modelmasters - Van Wagner Rd 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPOU, 7.5 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 4 statute miles, broken clouds at 5,500 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.62 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
METAR KPOU 290153Z 00000KT 4SM RA BR BKN055 OVC070 21/20 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP026 P0013 T02060200
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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
- 778
- AMA district
- District 2
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- AMA site ID
- 21365
- City
- Poughkeepsie
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 12601
- Coordinates
- 41.7483, -73.8478
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KPOU · 7.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 09N · 5.2 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- 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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25–50 miles
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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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