Watervliet Wind Warriors 1 — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Watervliet, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KALB, 4.6 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. Published field hours: Sunday 12-6 p.m. November through April. 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, 4.6 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 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 73° / 60° | NE 4 kt | 92% |
| Thu | Rain Showers Likely | 77° / 60° | N 8 kt | 70% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 83° / 62° | N 4 kt | 11% |
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
- 109 New York 32, Watervliet, NY, 12189
- Field hours
- Sunday 12-6 p.m. November through April
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Park Flyer Area, Setup Tables, Spectator Area
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- watervlietwindwarriors.com ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Watervliet Wind Warriors 1. 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, 4.6 nm away.
Wind from the east-southeast (120°) at 4 kt, visibility 2 statute miles, a few clouds at 500 ft, broken clouds at 3,000 ft, overcast at 4,300 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.66 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 3,000 ft.
METAR KALB 290251Z 12004KT 2SM R01/5000VP6000FT +RA BR FEW005 BKN030 OVC043 19/18 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP041 P0055 60059 T01890183 50004 $
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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
- 4875
- AMA district
- District 2
- AMA site ID
- 23113
- City
- Watervliet
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 12189
- Coordinates
- 42.7236, -73.7028
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KALB · 4.6 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway data
- No defined runway visible in aerial imagery
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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