Safety Third Racing 5 — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Maplewood, NJ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KEWR, 5.2 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
12 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.
Factors: gusting 21 kt · thunderstorms in the area.
Based on KEWR, 5.2 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
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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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 67° | N 7 kt | 53% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 80° / 65° | N 8 kt | 55% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 82° / 66° | N 5 kt | 6% |
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
- 17 Parker Ave, Maplewood, NJ, 07040-1327
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 Safety Third Racing 5. 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 KEWR, 5.2 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 12 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,000 ft, broken clouds at 1,900 ft, overcast at 3,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.58 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,900 ft.
METAR KEWR 290251Z 17012G21KT 4SM TSRA BR SCT010 BKN019 OVC030CB 23/22 A2958 RMK AO2 RAB26 SLP016 OCNL LTGICCG OHD TS OHD MOV NE P0005 60007 T02330217 58009 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 5306
- AMA district
- District 3
- City
- Maplewood
- State
- New Jersey
- ZIP
- 07040-1327
- Coordinates
- 40.7351, -74.2669
- Nearest weather station
- KEWR · 5.2 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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Nearby RC flying fields
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Within 25 miles
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- Garden State Circle Burners - Lanes Field Athletic Complex13 mi
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- North Jersey Soaring Society - Rockaway Valley Aerodrome Fields16 mi
- Middlesex Modelers Inc - Mountain View Park16 mi
- Wayne Modelers - Barbour Pond Park16 mi
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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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