Newport News Park R.C. - NNPRCC Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Yorktown, VA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPHF, 2.4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Field is open from sunrise to sunset 7 days a week.. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Factors: thunderstorms in the area.
Based on KPHF, 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 88° / 69° | NW 9 kt | 3% |
| Thu | Sunny | 87° / 69° | NW 7 kt | 6% |
| Fri | Sunny | 85° / 70° | 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
- 1000 Richneck Rd, Yorktown, VA, 23608
- Field hours
- Field is open from sunrise to sunset 7 days a week.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- newportnewsrc.org ↗
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 Newport News Park R.C. - NNPRCC 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 KPHF, 2.4 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 3 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, a few clouds at 5,500 ft, a few clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.60 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
SPECI KPHF 290402Z 19003KT 7SM VCTS FEW055 FEW090 BKN110 22/21 A2960 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE TSE0356 T02220211
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3504
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Yorktown
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23608
- Coordinates
- 37.1697, -76.5090
- Nearest weather station
- KPHF · 2.4 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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Within 25 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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