Three Oaks Flyers - Malbon Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Virginia Beach, VA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KNFE, 5.9 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. Published field hours: Daylight 24/7. 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.
Factors: gusting 20 kt · precipitation.
Based on KNFE, 5.9 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
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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 | Sunny | 86° / 70° | NW 10 kt | 3% |
| Thu | Sunny | 85° / 70° | NW 8 kt | 3% |
| Fri | Sunny | 85° / 69° | N 5 kt | 10% |
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
- 1700 Malbon Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456
- Field hours
- Daylight 24/7
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Privately Owned, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
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 Three Oaks Flyers - Malbon Rd. 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 KNFE, 5.9 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 11 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 3 statute miles, a few clouds at 2,600 ft, broken clouds at 4,500 ft, overcast at 8,000 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 4,500 ft.
SPECI KNFE 290122Z AUTO 18011G20KT 3SM -RA BR FEW026 BKN045 OVC080 24/23 A2961 RMK AO2 PK WND 19026/0112 RAB08 P0018 T02440228 TSNO $
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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
- 5222
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Virginia Beach
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23456
- Coordinates
- 36.7041, -76.0127
- Nearest weather station
- KNFE · 5.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- 42VA · 1.8 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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⚠️ 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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