PGRC - Prince Georges RC - Swanson Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Upper Marlboro, MD, decoded from the nearest reporting station KADW, 8.2 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (03/21) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Dawn till Dusk. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:47 AM EDT.
Why Marginal: precipitation.
Based on KADW, 8.2 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
Pre-filled with runway 03/21, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | ~245 ft | Asphalt | 3 mph head | 1 mph right |
| 03 | ~245 ft | Asphalt | 3 mph tail | 1 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 69° | W 6 mph | 53% |
| Mon | Sunny | 81° / 57° | N 13 mph | 3% |
| Tue | Sunny | 79° / 59° | E 5 mph | 0% |
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
- 17230 Swanson Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772
- Field hours
- Dawn till Dusk
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Clubhouse, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.pgrcclub.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 PGRC - Prince Georges RC - Swanson Rd. 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 KADW, 8.2 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 700 ft, overcast at 1,400 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,400 ft.
SPECI KADW 130852Z 23003KT 10SM -DZ SCT007 OVC014 24/22 A2988 RMK AO2A DZE0755DZB22E52 SLP123 $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 03/21 against live wind from KADW.
Wind is 25° off runway 21, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~245 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 03/21 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
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 charter
- 334
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Upper Marlboro
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20772
- Coordinates
- 38.8509, -76.6999
- Nearest weather station
- KADW · 8.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- W00 · 6.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 03/21 (est.)
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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