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Sandhills Model Aircraft Club - NC Hwy 24 — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Cameron, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSOP, 6.7 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. 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 KSOP, 6.7 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° / 64°NW 7 kt1%
ThuSunny87° / 64°NW 4 kt0%
FriSunny89° / 68°SE 2 kt1%

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
3654 Nc 24 27 Highway, Cameron, NC, 28326
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches
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 Sandhills Model Aircraft Club - NC Hwy 24. 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.

  • 84NC Rooster Field 4 nm SE
  • 8NC1 Dean Field 4 nm NE
  • NR88 Tobacco Road Airport 5 nm SW
  • 5NC3 Gilliam-McConnell Airfield 7 nm W
  • KSOP Moore County Airport 7 nm SW
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VFR
Observed 0156Z (9:56 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSOP, 6.7 nm away.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
9 sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.68"
Temp / Dew
28°C / 83°F
dew 24°C

Wind calm, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.68 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KSOP 290156Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 28/24 A2968 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W SLP050 T02830244 $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Sandhills Model Aircraft Club - NC Hwy 24, an RC flying field in Cameron
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSOP, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
1482
AMA district
District 4
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Cameron
State
North Carolina
ZIP
28326
Coordinates
35.3183, -79.2958
Nearest weather station
KSOP · 6.7 nm
Nearest airport
84NC · 3.6 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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