Westerville Model Aero Assn - Dinneen Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Galena, OH, decoded from the nearest reporting station KOSU, 8.4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KOSU, 8.4 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 | Mostly Sunny | 79° / 57° | N 12 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 81° / 59° | N 10 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 84° / 65° | E 3 kt | 2% |
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
- 5770 Africa Rd, Galena, OH, 43021
- Field hours
- Dawn to Dark 7 days/week, Sea Plane flight restricted to November through May at beach area 2.4Ghz Only.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Children's Playground, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.wmaa-wags.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Westerville Model Aero Assn - Dinneen Field. 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 KOSU, 8.4 nm away.
Wind from the north (360°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 4,600 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,600 ft.
METAR KOSU 290153Z 36008KT 10SM BKN046 23/18 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP083 T02330183
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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
- 1854
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Galena
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 43021
- Coordinates
- 40.1858, -82.9547
- Nearest weather station
- KOSU · 8.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- OH44 · 2.1 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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