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Sturbridge Lawn Darts Flying Association 1 — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Sturbridge, MA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KORH, 17.1 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: 8 A.M. - 8 P.M. OR DARK. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KORH, 17.1 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
TodayShowers And Thunderstorms72° / 59°E 11 kt79%
ThuShowers And Thunderstorms70° / 58°NE 10 kt79%
FriMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms78° / 60°N 6 kt15%

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
101 Breakneck Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566
Field hours
8 A.M. - 8 P.M. OR DARK
Activities permitted
3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks, Workbenches

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 Sturbridge Lawn Darts Flying Association 1. 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.

  • K3B0 Southbridge Municipal Airport 5 nm NE
  • C44 Toutant Airport 6 nm SE
  • CT74 Westford Airstrip 6 nm SW
  • MA30 Dresser Hill Airport 7 nm NE
  • 5CT0 Eastford Airport 8 nm S
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MVFR
Observed 0454Z (12:54 AM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KORH, 17.1 nm away.

Wind
130° 6 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
1,300 ft
Altimeter
29.73"
Temp / Dew
19°C / 67°F
dew 18°C

Wind from the southeast (130°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 900 ft, broken clouds at 1,300 ft, broken clouds at 2,600 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,300 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KORH 290454Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM FEW009 BKN013 BKN026 19/18 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP061 T01940183 402610178 $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Sturbridge Lawn Darts Flying Association 1, an RC flying field in Sturbridge
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KORH, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
4055
AMA district
District 1
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Sturbridge
State
Massachusetts
ZIP
01566
Coordinates
42.0444, -72.1167
Nearest weather station
KORH · 17.1 nm
Nearest airport
K3B0 · 4.9 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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