Platte Valley RCs - Mitchell Airfield — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Mitchell, NE, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBFF, 9.9 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. 6 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 KBFF, 9.9 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 | Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 62° | SE 13 kt | 25% |
| Thu | Sunny | 95° / 61° | NW 13 kt | 9% |
| Fri | Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 94° / 60° | SE 9 kt | 30% |
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
- Hawk Road, Mitchell, NE, 69357
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Indoor Restrooms, Night Flying, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches
- 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 Platte Valley RCs - Mitchell Airfield. 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 KBFF, 9.9 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBFF 290253Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM FEW120 22/19 A3004 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S RAB01E38 TSE05 SLP125 P0015 60015 T02170194 50013
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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
- 416
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Mitchell
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 69357
- Coordinates
- 41.9189, -103.8080
- Nearest weather station
- KBFF · 9.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- 12NE · 4.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- 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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