River City RC 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Mason City, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMCW, 3.4 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (18/36) 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. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 200 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:45 AM CDT.
Why Poor: thunderstorms in the area.
Based on KMCW, 3.4 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 18/36, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~401 ft | Grass | 8 mph head | 5 mph right |
| 36 | ~401 ft | Grass | 8 mph tail | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Sunny | 61° / 36° | N 6 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 56° / 43° | SE 8 mph | 51% |
| Sat | Rain Showers Likely | 62° / 47° | SE 5 mph | 61% |
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
- Roosevelt Ave, Mason City, IA, 50401
- Field hours
- No flying before 10 a.m. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. No flying while racetrack is in operation. No flying during R.G.I. fireworks display. Located on North Iowa Fairgrounds, camping, restrooms on site. Motels, restaurants and shopping nearby.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Night Flying, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.rivercityrcclub.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 River City RC 1. 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 KMCW, 3.4 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 3,400 ft, overcast at 4,300 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,400 ft.
SPECI KMCW 290107Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM VCTS BKN034 OVC043 18/16 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-SW P0001 T01830156
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KMCW.
Wind is 30° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~401 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 18/36 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
- 1067
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- AMA site ID
- 21236
- City
- Mason City
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50401
- Coordinates
- 43.1536, -93.2536
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 200 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KMCW · 3.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway
- 18/36 (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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