South County RC Club - Rock Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Exeter, RI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KOQU, 9.2 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: 9 a.m. to dusk. 7 days. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Based on KOQU, 9.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Showers And Thunderstorms | 73° / 62° | SE 13 kt | 79% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 73° / 60° | NE 9 kt | 71% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 78° / 61° | N 7 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
- 97 Glen Rock Road, Exeter, RI, 02822
- Field hours
- 9 a.m. to dusk. 7 days
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.southcountyrcclub.com ↗
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 County RC Club - Rock 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 KOQU, 9.2 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.70 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KOQU 290150Z 19016KT 10SM OVC070 23/20 A2970
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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
- 1300
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Exeter
- State
- Rhode Island
- ZIP
- 02822
- Coordinates
- 41.5303, -71.5952
- Nearest weather station
- KOQU · 9.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- 08R · 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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⚠️ 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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