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Strawberry Patch RC Pilots - Lavigne Farm — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Sanford, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSFM, 1.9 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Nitro and gas: 9 a.m. to sunset, Electric: Sunrise to one hour after sunset.. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KSFM, 1.9 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.

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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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
TodayPatchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms75° / 56°E 9 kt51%
ThuShowers And Thunderstorms71° / 58°NE 13 kt93%
FriMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers79° / 58°NE 4 kt18%

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
158 Whichers Mills Road, Sanford, ME, 04073
Field hours
Nitro and gas: 9 a.m. to sunset, Electric: Sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Boats, Cars
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks

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 Strawberry Patch RC Pilots - Lavigne Farm. 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.

  • KSFM Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport 2 nm SW
  • ME57 Bauneg Beg Seaplane Base 4 nm SW
  • 70ME SWN Pond Splash in Go Seaplane Base 7 nm N
  • 09ME Perrotti Skyranch Airfield 9 nm SW
  • KB19 Biddeford Municipal Airport 9 nm E
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MVFR
Observed 0356Z (11:56 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSFM, 1.9 nm away.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
5 sm
Ceiling
4,400 ft
Altimeter
29.74"
Temp / Dew
18°C / 64°F
dew 18°C

Wind calm, visibility 5 statute miles, overcast at 4,400 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 4,400 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KSFM 290356Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC044 18/18 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP074 T01780178 402610111

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Strawberry Patch RC Pilots - Lavigne Farm, an RC flying field in Sanford
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Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
3592
AMA district
District 1
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Sanford
State
Maine
ZIP
04073
Coordinates
43.4119, -70.6735
Nearest weather station
KSFM · 1.9 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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