SPARKS - South County Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in South Park Township, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAGC, 4.6 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. Published field hours: 10 a.m. until dusk Monday thru Saturday. 1 p.m. to dusk on Sunday. 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.
Factors: gusting 23 kt.
Based on KAGC, 4.6 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.
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 | Partly Sunny | 78° / 59° | NW 14 kt | 6% |
| Thu | Sunny | 80° / 59° | NW 10 kt | 6% |
| Fri | Areas Of Fog then Sunny | 83° / 63° | NE 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
- 2039 Brackenridge Dr, South Park Township, PA, 15129
- Field hours
- 10 a.m. until dusk Monday thru Saturday. 1 p.m. to dusk on Sunday
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Kites, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches, Windsock Poles
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- sprcclub.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around SPARKS - South County Park. 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 KAGC, 4.6 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 8 kt, gusting 23 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, a few clouds at 3,300 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.68 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAGC 282353Z 33008G23KT 270V360 8SM FEW033 23/18 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP046 60008 T02330178 10272 20222 53013
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KAGC, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1633
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- South Park Township
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15129
- Coordinates
- 40.3018, -80.0023
- Nearest weather station
- KAGC · 4.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- G05 · 3.4 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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25–50 miles
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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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