Thundervolts RC Club Inc - Pruyn Hill Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Mechanicville, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KALB, 9.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. 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: precipitation · low visibility.
Based on KALB, 9.1 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers And Thunderstorms | 72° / 59° | E 6 kt | 92% |
| Thu | Rain Showers Likely | 76° / 58° | N 10 kt | 60% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 82° / 60° | N 3 kt | 12% |
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
- 115 Farm to Market Road, Mechanicville, NY, 12118
- Field hours
- Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to dark. Sunday 10 a.m. to dark. Electric power any time.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Control Line, Multi-Rotor, Electric, Free Flight, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Battery Chargers
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- thundervoltsrc.wordpress.com ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Thundervolts RC Club Inc - Pruyn Hill 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 KALB, 9.1 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 3 kt, visibility 2 statute miles, a few clouds at 400 ft, broken clouds at 2,500 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.64 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 2,500 ft.
METAR KALB 290351Z 05003KT 2SM -RA BR FEW004 BKN025 OVC100 19/18 A2964 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 4 SLP035 P0028 T01890183 $
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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
- 474
- AMA district
- District 2
- City
- Mechanicville
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 12118
- Coordinates
- 42.8876, -73.7233
- Nearest weather station
- KALB · 9.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- W57 · 3.2 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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