Sky Streakers RC Club - Waterman's Gravel Pit — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in New Gloucester, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLEW, 3.6 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. 7 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KLEW, 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Patchy Fog | 75° / 56° | SE 13 kt | 32% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms | 71° / 57° | NE 13 kt | 84% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 79° / 58° | NE 4 kt | 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
- New Gloucester, ME, 04260
- Field hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to dusk. Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 5 p.m. – dusk for Novice training.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- skystreakers.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Sky Streakers RC Club - Waterman's Gravel Pit. 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 KLEW, 3.6 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 500 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 500 ft.
METAR KLEW 290156Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM OVC005 20/19 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP083 T02000194 PNO $
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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
- 1165
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- New Gloucester
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04260
- Coordinates
- 43.9936, -70.3194
- Nearest weather station
- KLEW · 3.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 54ME · 2.7 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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