MHRCS - Mid Hudson RC Society - Redwing Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Albany, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPOU, 6.5 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.
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, 6.5 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.
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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° | E 6 kt | 97% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 75° / 58° | N 9 kt | 70% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 81° / 61° | N 6 kt | 11% |
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
- 190 Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211
- Field hours
- Monday thru Saturday 8:00AM to Dark. Sunday 8:0 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Real quite electrics 10:00 to noon. Electrics 40 size and below noon to dark. All Models 40 size and below all year round.
- Activities permitted
- Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Gated Entrance, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.mhrcs.com ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around MHRCS - Mid Hudson RC Society - Redwing 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, 6.5 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, a few clouds at 4,300 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.62 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KPOU 290053Z 05003KT 9SM -RA FEW043 OVC070 20/19 A2962 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S RAB16E33B39 SLP026 P0001 T02000194
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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
- 703
- AMA district
- District 2
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Albany
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 12211
- Coordinates
- 41.6790, -73.7575
- Nearest weather station
- KPOU · 6.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- K44N · 1.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway data
- No defined runway visible in aerial imagery
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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