Northern IN Modelers Assn - Williamson Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in La Porte, IN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPPO, 5.3 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 KPPO, 5.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 78° / 59° | N 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 83° / 62° | NW 4 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 83° / 64° | SW 4 kt | 24% |
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
- 3999 Hupp Road, La Porte, IN, 46350
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Kites, Balloons
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- tinyurl.com/1501nima ↗
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 Northern IN Modelers Assn - Williamson 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 KPPO, 5.3 nm away.
Wind from the north (350°) at 9 kt, gusting 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KPPO 290135Z AUTO 35009G14KT 10SM BKN060 20/20 A2988 RMK AO2
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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
- 1501
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- La Porte
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46350
- Coordinates
- 41.5203, -86.6404
- Nearest weather station
- KPPO · 5.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- 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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