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 an 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.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Partly Sunny | 58° / 40° | S 6 mph | 3% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 67° / 52° | S 9 mph | 2% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 62° / 37° | W 14 mph | 5% |
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
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KALB, 4.6 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 13,000 ft, scattered clouds at 19,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 2°C (36°F), altimeter 30.50 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KALB 281251Z 00000KT 10SM FEW130 SCT190 BKN250 02/M01 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP331 T00221011 $
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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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25–50 miles
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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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