Poplar Ford Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Centreville, VA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KHEF, 6.7 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. Published field hours: FLYING SEVEN DAYS/WEEK9AM TO DUSK. 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 KHEF, 6.7 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 | 85° / 66° | NW 12 kt | 2% |
| Thu | Sunny | 84° / 65° | NW 11 kt | 7% |
| Fri | Sunny | 87° / 68° | N 4 kt | 2% |
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
- 6714 Bull Run Office Rd, Centreville, VA, 20120
- Field hours
- FLYING SEVEN DAYS/WEEK9AM TO DUSK
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- 1nvrc.com ↗
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 Poplar Ford 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 KHEF, 6.7 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.59 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHEF 290056Z 34006KT 10SM FEW100 23/19 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP024 T02280194 $
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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
- 636
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Centreville
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 20120
- Coordinates
- 38.8351, -77.5062
- Nearest weather station
- KHEF · 6.7 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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Within 25 miles
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- Virginia R/C Helicopter Association - Luck Stone Rd23 mi
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- DCRC Club - Walt Good Field23 mi
- Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers - Savannah Branch Rd25 mi
25–50 miles
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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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