Niagara County Model Flying Club - Day Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Lockport, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KIAG, 13.5 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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:53 AM EDT.
Based on KIAG, 13.5 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 78° / 54° | W 9 mph | 49% |
| Mon | Sunny | 67° / 48° | NW 10 mph | 2% |
| Tue | Partly Sunny | 76° / 64° | S 10 mph | 8% |
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
- 4922 Day Road, Lockport, NY, 14094
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.balsadusters.com/Welcome.html ↗
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 Niagara County Model Flying Club - Day 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 KIAG, 13.5 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 2,300 ft, overcast at 3,200 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,300 ft.
METAR KIAG 130153Z 21006KT 10SM BKN023 OVC032 23/21 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02280206
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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
- 747
- AMA district
- District 2
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Lockport
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 14094
- Coordinates
- 43.1689, -78.6506
- Nearest weather station
- KIAG · 13.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 59NY · 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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⚠️ 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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