Pine Island Aero Modelers 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Colchester, VT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBTV, 4 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 7 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.
Why Poor: gusting 18 kt · precipitation.
Based on KBTV, 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 | Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 78° / 53° | S 14 mph | 51% |
| Mon | Mostly Sunny | 67° / 47° | NW 12 mph | 3% |
| Tue | Mostly Sunny | 70° / 54° | S 14 mph | 0% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
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 Pine Island Aero Modelers 1. 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 KBTV, 4 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 11 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 3 statute miles, a few clouds at 3,600 ft, scattered clouds at 4,900 ft, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
SPECI KBTV 131101Z 18011G18KT 3SM -RA BR FEW036 SCT049 OVC065 17/16 A2990 RMK AO2 VIS 2V5 P0000 T01720161
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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 site ID
- 22402
- City
- Colchester
- State
- Vermont
- ZIP
- 05446
- Coordinates
- 44.5275, -73.2028
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KBTV · 4 nm
- Nearest airport
- 48VT · 2 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- 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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