Mountain Modelaires RC Club - Hilbolt Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Wellsboro, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KELM, 29.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. 10 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 KELM, 29.1 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field; conditions at the field may differ.
⚠️ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 70° / 58° | NW 10 kt | 55% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 74° / 57° | NW 10 kt | 27% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 78° / 59° | NW 4 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
- 1320 Hilbolt Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
- Field hours
- Hilbolt Road - Club generally flys Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons No flying before noon Sunday and before 7 a.m. any other day
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Slope Soaring, Soaring, Kites, Boats, Cars, Balloons, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Children's Playground, Gated Entrance, Privately Owned, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- mountainmodelaires.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Mountain Modelaires RC Club - Hilbolt 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 KELM, 29.1 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, a few clouds at 200 ft, broken clouds at 4,200 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.64 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 4,200 ft.
METAR KELM 290353Z AUTO 24006KT 5SM BR FEW002 BKN042 19/19 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP033 T01890189
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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
- 2042
- AMA district
- District 3
- City
- Wellsboro
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 16901
- Coordinates
- 41.7655, -77.2700
- Nearest weather station
- KELM · 29.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 8PS0 · 5 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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