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 an asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (01/19) was measured from public aerial imagery 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. 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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 01/19, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | ~492 ft | Asphalt | 8 mph head | 0 mph |
| 19 | ~492 ft | Asphalt | 8 mph tail | 0 mph |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 55° / 30° | N 8 mph | 1% |
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 59° / 39° | S 3 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 68° / 48° | SW 8 mph | 0% |
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KPOU, 7.5 nm away.
Wind from the north (010°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 8°C (47°F), altimeter 30.39 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPOU 271253Z 01007KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP287 T00831011
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 01/19 against live wind from KPOU.
Wind is 2° off runway 01, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~492 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 01/19 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KPOU, the nearest reporting station.
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
- 01/19 (est.)
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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