Propstoppers MAC - Elwyn Davidson School — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Media, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPHL, 8.6 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. 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.
Factors: precipitation.
Based on KPHL, 8.6 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 64° | NW 13 kt | 21% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 64° | NW 9 kt | 32% |
| Fri | Sunny | 84° / 66° | N 4 kt | 14% |
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
- Pelle Rd, Media, PA, 19063
- Field hours
- Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. to sunset. Exception – fueled planes Sunday 12 noon to sunset.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Handicap Accessible, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.propstoppers.org ↗
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 Propstoppers MAC - Elwyn Davidson School. 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 KPHL, 8.6 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 8 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, a few clouds at 1,100 ft, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.57 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
SPECI KPHL 290147Z 27008KT 6SM RA FEW011 SCT055 OVC110 22/20 A2957 RMK AO2 TSE39 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT NE CB DSNT NE MOV NE P0015 T02170200 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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
- 1042
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Media
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 19063
- Coordinates
- 39.9130, -75.4191
- Nearest weather station
- KPHL · 8.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 9N2 · 6.4 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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