Sky Rovers Flying Club - Ford Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Phelps, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KIUA, 9.8 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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KIUA, 9.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Partly Sunny | 67° / 49° | SE 6 mph | 2% |
| Thu | Sunny | 74° / 47° | SW 13 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 59° / 37° | NW 12 mph | 16% |
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
- 2269 McBurney Rd, Phelps, NY, 14532
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Kites, Cars, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.skyrovers.org ↗
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 Sky Rovers Flying Club - Ford Field. 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KIUA, 9.8 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, overcast at 8,500 ft, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 30.20 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,500 ft.
METAR KIUA 111515Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM SCT060 OVC085 14/10 A3020 RMK AO2 T01430095
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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
- 469
- AMA district
- District 2
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Phelps
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 14532
- Coordinates
- 42.9754, -77.1211
- Nearest weather station
- KIUA · 9.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- 90NY · 6.3 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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Within 25 miles
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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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