Steel City Soarers - Hartwood Acres | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Alexandria, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KUNV, 19.4 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Published field hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Soaring. 11 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:52 AM EDT.
Why Poor: precipitation · low visibility.
Based on KUNV, 19.4 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 84° / 58° | SW 6 mph | 26% |
| Mon | Sunny | 73° / 48° | N 7 mph | 0% |
| Tue | Sunny | 77° / 55° | SE 7 mph | 0% |
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
- Barree Road, Alexandria, PA, 16611
- Field hours
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Gated Entrance, Line Retrievers, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Winches
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Steel City Soarers - Hartwood Acres. 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 KUNV, 19.4 nm away.
Wind from the north (010°) at 11 kt, visibility 3/4 statute mile, overcast at 700 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 700 ft.
METAR KUNV 130715Z AUTO 01011KT 3/4SM +RA BR OVC007 20/20 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
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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
- 770
- AMA district
- District 3
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 16611
- Coordinates
- 40.5696, -78.0635
- Nearest weather station
- KUNV · 19.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- PN64 · 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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