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.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Based on KBDL, 8.1 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers And Thunderstorms | 72° / 59° | E 8 kt | 95% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms | 72° / 59° | N 10 kt | 77% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 61° | N 6 kt | 15% |
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 southeast (130°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,500 ft, broken clouds at 3,800 ft, broken clouds at 8,000 ft, overcast at 25,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.63 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,800 ft.
METAR KBDL 290551Z 13012KT 10SM FEW015 BKN038 BKN080 OVC250 22/19 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP032 T02220194 10239 20217 58014 $
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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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