Sparks 2 — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Pittsburgh, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPIT, 4.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. Published field hours: Flying of specific dates TBA November - March usually Saturday 6:45 - 9:45 p.m.. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Based on KPIT, 4.1 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 | 78° / 60° | NW 12 kt | 3% |
| Thu | Sunny | 80° / 59° | NW 9 kt | 5% |
| Fri | Areas Of Fog then Sunny | 83° / 64° | W 3 kt | 2% |
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
- 7600 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15225-1048
- Field hours
- Flying of specific dates TBA November - March usually Saturday 6:45 - 9:45 p.m.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing
- Field features
- Electricity/Power, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Spectators Welcome
- Club website
- sprcclub.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 Sparks 2. 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 KPIT, 4.1 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,500 ft, a few clouds at 7,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.71 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPIT 290051Z 32010KT 10SM FEW035 FEW070 SCT250 23/18 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP061 T02280178
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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
- 1633
- AMA district
- District 3
- AMA site ID
- 20938
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15225-1048
- Coordinates
- 40.5175, -80.1493
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KPIT · 4.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 7PS7 · 1.9 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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