Triad Aeromodelers, Inc - Lee Smith Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Lexington, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KEXX, 6.1 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (18/36) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KEXX, 6.1 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 18/36, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | ~826 ft | Grass | 2 mph head | 2 mph right |
| 18 | ~826 ft | Grass | 2 mph tail | 2 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | Sunny | 74° / 44° | E 6 mph | 0% |
| Wed | Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy | 68° / 52° | NE 6 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny | 75° / 47° | N 2 mph | 0% |
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
- Lee Smith Rd, Lexington, NC, 27292-9741
- Field hours
- Always open with exception of no flying from Saturday midnight to 12 noon on Sunday. (electric or nonpowered permitted)
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.triadaero.net ↗
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 Triad Aeromodelers, Inc - Lee Smith 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KEXX, 6.1 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (74°F), altimeter 30.29 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEXX 271815Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3029 RMK AO2 T02360061
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KEXX.
Wind is 45° off runway 36, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~826 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 18/36 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KEXX, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3467
- AMA district
- District 4
- City
- Lexington
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27292-9741
- Coordinates
- 35.8388, -80.2016
- Nearest weather station
- KEXX · 6.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- N97 · 4.5 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 18/36 (est.)
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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