Plum Island Airport Radio Control Flyers, Inc - Plum Island Airport — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Newbury, MA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBVY, 13.1 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. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Ducted Fan, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Jets, Radio Control. 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 KBVY, 13.1 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 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 74° / 60° | E 11 kt | 62% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms | 71° / 61° | NE 14 kt | 95% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 77° / 62° | NE 6 kt | 13% |
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
- 19 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA, 01951
- Field hours
- Club member flying days restricted, contact officers.Club events listed on FB page "Plum Island Airport RC".
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Jets, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Spectator Area, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.facebook.com/Plumislandrcflyers ↗
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 Plum Island Airport Radio Control Flyers, Inc - Plum Island Airport. 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 KBVY, 13.1 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,800 ft, overcast at 4,900 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,900 ft.
METAR KBVY 290153Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM FEW038 OVC049 22/18 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP062 T02220178
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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
- 5198
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Newbury
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01951
- Coordinates
- 42.7956, -70.8413
- Nearest weather station
- KBVY · 13.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 2B2 · 0 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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⚠️ 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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