Simsbury RC Club, Inc. - Nod Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Simsbury, CT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBDL, 8.1 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. Published field hours: 8:30 a.m. to dark 7 days a week. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KBDL, 8.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Showers And Thunderstorms | 75° / 61° | NE 3 mph | 100% |
| Mon | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny | 72° / 49° | NW 13 mph | 19% |
| Tue | Sunny | 71° / 52° | E 3 mph | 0% |
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
- 88 Nod Rd, Simsbury, CT, 06089
- Field hours
- 8:30 a.m. to dark 7 days a week
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- simsburyradiocontrolclub.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Simsbury RC Club, Inc. - Nod Rd. 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 KBDL, 8.1 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,700 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBDL 122151Z 18009KT 10SM FEW047 SCT250 24/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP183 T02390133
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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
- 192
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Simsbury
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06089
- Coordinates
- 41.8376, -72.8082
- Nearest weather station
- KBDL · 8.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 4B9 · 4.9 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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