North Jersey Soaring Society - Rockaway Valley Aerodrome Fields — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Boonton, NJ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCDW, 7.5 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. Published field hours: Any time but must yield to soccer players during the spring and fall sessions. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Helicopters, Soaring. 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 KCDW, 7.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 75° / 61° | N 9 kt | 58% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 77° / 61° | N 9 kt | 57% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 85° / 63° | N 4 kt | 18% |
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
- 353 Powerville Rd, Boonton, NJ, 07005
- Field hours
- Any time but must yield to soccer players during the spring and fall sessions
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Helicopters, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Children's Playground, Gated Entrance, Line Retrievers, Spectators Welcome, Winches, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
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 North Jersey Soaring Society - Rockaway Valley Aerodrome Fields. 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 KCDW, 7.5 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 8 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, a few clouds at 3,800 ft, broken clouds at 4,600 ft, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.59 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 4,600 ft.
METAR KCDW 290153Z 10008KT 5SM -TSRA BR FEW038 BKN046 OVC065 22/22 A2959 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW-NW TSB22E37B46 SLP025 P0025 T02220217
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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
- 1932
- AMA district
- District 2
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Boonton
- State
- New Jersey
- ZIP
- 07005
- Coordinates
- 40.9348, -74.4264
- Nearest weather station
- KCDW · 7.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- N07 · 5.1 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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