Union Model Airplane Club - Mountview Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Springfield Township, NJ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLDJ, 6.6 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, 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: thunderstorms in the area.
Based on KLDJ, 6.6 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 67° | N 7 kt | 51% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 79° / 64° | N 8 kt | 55% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 82° / 65° | N 4 kt | 6% |
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
- Mount View Rd, Springfield Township, NJ, 07081
- Field hours
- 4 to 8 on Thursday during April 1st to October 1st. 10 to 4 on Sunday all year round.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, 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 Union Model Airplane Club - Mountview 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 KLDJ, 6.6 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,900 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.58 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,900 ft.
METAR KLDJ 290155Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM TS OVC019 24/21 A2958 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU NW T02420212
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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
- 1337
- AMA district
- District 2
- City
- Springfield Township
- State
- New Jersey
- ZIP
- 07081
- Coordinates
- 40.7022, -74.3381
- Nearest weather station
- KLDJ · 6.6 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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⚠️ 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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