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 runway orientation (05/23) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. 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.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:46 AM EDT.
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
Pre-filled with runway 05/23, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | ~422 ft | - | 1 mph head | 6 mph left |
| 05 | ~422 ft | - | 1 mph tail | 6 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Partly Sunny | 71° / 46° | S 8 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 73° / 53° | SW 12 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 68° / 42° | W 7 mph | 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
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KAGC, 4.6 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.29 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAGC 280853Z 15005KT 9SM CLR 10/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP260 T01000083 51003
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KAGC.
Wind is 82° off runway 23, the end with the most headwind right now.
~422 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 05/23 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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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
- 05/23 (est.)
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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Within 25 miles
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- Allegheny Park Flyers - Hartwood Acres19 mi
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- Delmont Event Center24 mi
- Murrysville Area Sailplane Society - Story Rd25 mi
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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