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The Gaston R/C Flyers - Biggerstaff Landfill — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Gastonia, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAKH, 10.6 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 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 KAKH, 10.6 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.

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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
TodaySunny88° / 63°N 7 kt0%
ThuSunny86° / 63°N 5 kt0%
FriSunny88° / 69°E 3 kt0%

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
State RD 1446, Gastonia, NC, 28053
Activities permitted
3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, 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 The Gaston R/C Flyers - Biggerstaff Landfill. 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.

  • US-6992 Indian Creek Airport 6 nm N
  • 1NC9 Northbrook International Ultraport Ultralightport 10 nm NW
  • 39SC Rizzy Ridge Airport 11 nm S
  • KAKH Gastonia Municipal Airport 11 nm SE
  • KIPJ Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport 11 nm NE
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VFR
Observed 0254Z (10:54 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KAKH, 10.6 nm away.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.72"
Temp / Dew
23°C / 74°F
dew 22°C

Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.72 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KAKH 290254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP055 60010 T02330222 55000

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of The Gaston R/C Flyers - Biggerstaff Landfill, an RC flying field in Gastonia
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KAKH, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
480
AMA district
District 4
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Gastonia
State
North Carolina
ZIP
28053
Coordinates
35.3357, -81.2908
Nearest weather station
KAKH · 10.6 nm
Nearest airport
1NC9 · 9.6 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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Data status: Club listings courtesy of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Club Finder. Field list combines the current AMA Club Finder inventory (used with permission) with the FAA/AMA published flying-site list. Locations and statuses are shown as published; runway orientations are measured from aerial imagery for a subset of fields and labeled as estimates until club-verified — corrections welcome via the report form. Spotted an error? ✏️ Suggest an edit

⚠️ 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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