NCRCC - Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Ellington, CT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBDL, 8.7 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: Only leashed pets allowed.. 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 KBDL, 8.7 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 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 73° / 60° | SE 11 kt | 95% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms | 72° / 59° | N 11 kt | 76% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 61° | N 6 kt | 15% |
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
- 170 Green Rd, Ellington, CT, 06029
- Field hours
- Only leashed pets allowed.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Windsock Poles
- Club website
- www.ncrcc.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 NCRCC - Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club 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 KBDL, 8.7 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,700 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.65 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,700 ft.
METAR KBDL 290451Z 13008KT 10SM BKN017 BKN060 BKN120 22/19 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP040 T02220194 402670200 $
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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
- 188
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Ellington
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06029
- Coordinates
- 41.9349, -72.4933
- Nearest weather station
- KBDL · 8.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- CT15 · 0.9 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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