South Alabama RC Modelers - S Cedar St — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Foley, AL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KNBJ, 2.9 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. 5 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 KNBJ, 2.9 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 | Mostly Sunny | 96° / 77° | W 9 kt | 12% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 92° / 75° | W 9 kt | 70% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 90° / 75° | W 9 kt | 66% |
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
- 911 S Cedar St, Foley, AL, 36535-1104
- Field hours
- 7 days a week 8 a.m. to dark except when flying is from 12:30 p.m. until dark on Sundays. Electrics only on Sunday. Gas and Glow Monday thru Saturday only.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, 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 South Alabama RC Modelers - S Cedar St. 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 KNBJ, 2.9 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNBJ 290054Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 31/23 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP097 T03060233 $
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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
- 1390
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Foley
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36535-1104
- Coordinates
- 30.3903, -87.6918
- Nearest weather station
- KNBJ · 2.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- K5R4 · 2.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- 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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