Westminster Aero Modelers - Speigel Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Westminster, MD, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDMW, 3.8 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 (08/26) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Noon-dusk 7 days. Closed Thanksgiving to January 1 each year.. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:34 AM EDT.
Based on KDMW, 3.8 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 08/26, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | ~520 ft | Grass | 1 mph head | 2 mph right |
| 26 | ~520 ft | Grass | 1 mph tail | 2 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 70° / 52° | S 7 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Sunny | 71° / 41° | W 9 mph | 0% |
| Sat | Mostly Sunny | 62° / 44° | N 5 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
- 3515 Rinehart Rd, Westminster, MD, 21158-2325
- Field hours
- Noon-dusk 7 days. Closed Thanksgiving to January 1 each year.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.flywam.org ↗
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 Westminster Aero Modelers - Speigel 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KDMW, 3.8 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 2 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,100 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.36 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDMW 290035Z AUTO 15002KT 10SM FEW031 12/06 A3036 RMK AO2
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 08/26 against live wind from KDMW.
Wind is 85° off runway 08, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~520 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 08/26 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 336
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Westminster
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21158-2325
- Coordinates
- 39.6714, -76.9778
- Nearest weather station
- KDMW · 3.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 08/26 ✓ verified
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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