R/C Air-Crafters - Nike Base Model Air Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hamburg, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBUF, 15.5 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (09/27) 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: 8AM TO DUSK ELECTRIC 9AM TO DUSK POWERED. 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 KBUF, 15.5 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~421 ft | - | 8 mph head | 7 mph left |
| 27 | ~421 ft | - | 8 mph tail | 7 mph right |
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 | Mostly Sunny | 56° / 42° | NE 5 mph | 2% |
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 66° / 50° | SW 5 mph | 4% |
| Thu | Sunny | 70° / 47° | SW 10 mph | 4% |
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
- 2800 Lakeview Rd, Hamburg, NY, 14075
- Field hours
- 8AM TO DUSK ELECTRIC 9AM TO DUSK POWERED
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Control Line, Rockets, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, 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, Children's Playground
- Club website
- www.aircraftersofwny.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 R/C Air-Crafters - Nike Base Model Air Park. 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBUF, 15.5 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 18,000 ft, broken clouds at 26,000 ft, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 30.38 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 26,000 ft.
METAR KBUF 272054Z 05009KT 10SM FEW180 BKN260 12/01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP291 T01170011 56011 $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KBUF.
Wind is 39° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
~421 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 09/27 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KBUF, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 925
- AMA district
- District 2
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Hamburg
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 14075
- Coordinates
- 42.7126, -78.8952
- Nearest weather station
- KBUF · 15.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 4G2 · 1.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 09/27 (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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Nearby RC flying fields
Other AMA club fields near this one.
Within 25 miles
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- Flying Knights of Hamburg - Eden Rd10 mi
- Flying Knights of Hamburg - Community Activity Center10 mi
- Flying Knights of Hamburg - Emerling Rd11 mi
- RC Pulsers Of Western Ny 119 mi
- Brookfield R/C Flying Club - Roll Rd23 mi
- Brookfield RC Flying Club - North Amherst Recreation Center25 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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