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Rick Aviation — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Newport News, VA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPHF, 0.4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

Published field hours: We use local city parks and Private (church) indoor sites. Activities listed by the club: Free Flight. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KPHF, 0.4 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedSunny88° / 70°NW 9 kt3%
ThuSunny86° / 70°NW 8 kt6%
FriSunny86° / 71°N 4 kt10%

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
902 Bland Blvd Ste D, Newport News, VA, 23602
Field hours
We use local city parks and Private (church) indoor sites
Activities permitted
Free Flight
Field features
Gated Entrance, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Privately Owned, Spectators Welcome
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

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 Rick Aviation. 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.

  • KPHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport 0 nm E
  • KFAF Felker Army Air Field 5 nm W
  • US-9100 Coastal Seaplanes Legasea Seaplane Base 5 nm NE
  • US-8986 Coastal Seaplanes Yorktown Seaplane Base 6 nm N
  • KLFI Langley Air Force Base 7 nm SE
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VFR
Observed 0113Z (9:13 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPHF, 0.4 nm away.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
6 sm
Ceiling
10,000 ft
Altimeter
29.59"
Temp / Dew
24°C / 76°F
dew 23°C

Wind calm, visibility 6 statute miles, a few clouds at 3,800 ft, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.59 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.

Raw METAR
SPECI KPHF 290113Z 00000KT 6SM BR FEW038 SCT055 BKN100 24/23 A2959 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND SE AND S TSE00 T02440228

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Rick Aviation, an RC flying field in Newport News
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Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
628
AMA district
District 4
City
Newport News
State
Virginia
ZIP
23602
Coordinates
37.1331, -76.5002
Nearest weather station
KPHF · 0.4 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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