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 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.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
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.
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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 | Sunny | 87° / 67° | S 5 kt | 4% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 84° / 64° | S 9 kt | 8% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms | 78° / 61° | SE 13 kt | 81% |
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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMCW, 3.4 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 4 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KMCW 290153Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR CLR 24/22 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02390222
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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
- 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 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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