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Pirates of the Sky RC Club - Glenwood Park (Site) — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Pinceton, WV, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBLF, 3.6 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

Published field hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Float/Sea Planes, Boats. 4 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KBLF, 3.6 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny73° / 55°NW 11 kt5%
ThuSunny74° / 56°NW 7 kt0%
FriSunny79° / 62°W 3 kt1%

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
1924 Glenwood Park RD, Pinceton, WV, 24739
Field hours
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Activities permitted
Electric, Float/Sea Planes, Boats
Field features
Grass Pit Area, Children's Playground, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Float Flying Area, Spectators Welcome

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 Pirates of the Sky RC Club - Glenwood Park (Site). 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.

  • KBLF Mercer County Airport 4 nm SW
  • WV09 Mike Ferrell Field 16 nm NW
  • VA07 Burkes Garden Airport 18 nm SW
  • KI16 Kee Field 25 nm NW
  • KPSK New River Valley Airport 26 nm SE
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VFR
Observed 0152Z (9:52 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBLF, 3.6 nm away.

Wind
290° 4 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.85"
Temp / Dew
20°C / 68°F
dew 19°C

Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KBLF 290152Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 20/19 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02000189

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Pirates of the Sky RC Club - Glenwood Park (Site), an RC flying field in Pinceton
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Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
4905
AMA district
District 3
City
Pinceton
State
West Virginia
ZIP
24739
Coordinates
37.3368, -81.1538
Nearest weather station
KBLF · 3.6 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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