Suffolk Aero Modelers - Hecksher Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Great River, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KISP, 6.3 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Radio Control. 12 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.
Factors: gusting 18 kt.
Based on KISP, 6.3 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 77° / 68° | SE 12 kt | 94% |
| Thu | Rain Showers Likely | 78° / 66° | N 9 kt | 64% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 78° / 68° | NE 7 kt | 4% |
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
- Heckscher State Parkway, Great River, NY, 11739
- Field hours
- From April 15 to mid-August, we are on field 1 grass field. We are forced to leave beach parking lot in the spring due to piping plover bird nests on the beach.
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.suffolk-aeromodelers.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 Suffolk Aero Modelers - Hecksher 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 KISP, 6.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 12 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,600 ft, scattered clouds at 3,300 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, overcast at 15,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.63 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KISP 290256Z 15012G18KT 10SM FEW016 SCT033 BKN110 OVC150 23/21 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP033 60000 T02330211 58009
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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
- 1336
- AMA district
- District 2
- City
- Great River
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 11739
- Coordinates
- 40.6995, -73.1559
- Nearest weather station
- KISP · 6.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 23N · 5.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway data
- No defined runway visible in aerial imagery
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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⚠️ 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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