Southwest Area Park Modelers 1 — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Baltimore, MD, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBWI, 3.9 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 12 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 KBWI, 3.9 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.
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 | Mostly Sunny | 86° / 68° | NW 11 kt | 4% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 86° / 67° | NW 10 kt | 10% |
| Fri | Sunny | 87° / 69° | NE 4 kt | 1% |
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
- 3939 Klunk Dr, Baltimore, MD, 21227
- Field hours
- Weekday and Saturday 9 a.m. until park closing (dusk). Sunday and major holidays 9 a.m. until park closing (dusk). Limit 4 airborne planes. Our club provides a friendly, nurturing environment for both experienced and novice pilots.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- swaprc.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 Southwest Area Park Modelers 1. 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 KBWI, 3.9 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, a few clouds at 800 ft, a few clouds at 4,200 ft, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.60 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBWI 290154Z 33003KT 9SM FEW008 FEW042 SCT060 SCT250 21/19 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP022 T02060189 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 2293
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- AMA site ID
- 21966
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21225
- Coordinates
- 39.2339, -76.6306
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KBWI · 3.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- 8MD8 · 3.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- 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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