Nelson Run RC Flyers - Mercer Grove City Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Mercer, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KUCP, 15.1 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.
Based on KUCP, 15.1 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
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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 | Partly Sunny | 77° / 56° | NW 12 kt | 11% |
| Thu | Sunny | 79° / 56° | NW 10 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Areas Of Fog then Sunny | 83° / 62° | W 2 kt | 1% |
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
- Mercer, PA, 16137
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area
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 Nelson Run RC Flyers - Mercer Grove City 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 KUCP, 15.1 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,400 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,400 ft.
METAR KUCP 290556Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM OVC014 20/18 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP091 T02000178 10233 20200 53001
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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
- 4060
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Mercer
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 16137
- Coordinates
- 41.2159, -80.1973
- Nearest weather station
- KUCP · 15.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 39PN · 0 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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