Wilson RC - Simms Field — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bailey, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRWI, 8.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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Poor RC flying conditions

Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.

Factors: gusting 40 kt · thunderstorms in the area · low visibility.

Based on KRWI, 8.1 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.

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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	Sunny	87° / 65°	NW 6 kt	0%
Thu	Sunny	86° / 64°	NW 4 kt	0%
Fri	Sunny	87° / 68°	N 2 kt	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: 10776 Simms Rd, Bailey, NC, 27807
Activities permitted: 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
Field features: Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome
Club website: www.wilsonrc.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 Wilson RC - Simms 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.

KW03 Wilson Industrial Air Center Airport — 4 nm SE
KRWI Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport — 8 nm NE
NR57 Hawks Nest Airport — 8 nm SW
33NC Easley Acres Airport — 10 nm S
42NC Spring Paths Airport — 11 nm NW

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IFR

Observed 0142Z (9:42 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRWI, 8.1 nm away.

Wind

260° 19 kt

gusting 40 kt

Visibility

1 sm

Ceiling

2,300 ft

Altimeter

29.69"

Temp / Dew

23°C / 74°F

dew 22°C

Wind from the west (260°) at 19 kt, gusting 40 kt, visibility 1 statute miles, broken clouds at 2,300 ft, overcast at 4,300 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 2,300 ft.

Raw METAR

SPECI KRWI 290142Z AUTO 26019G40KT 1SM +TSRA BR BKN023 OVC043 23/22 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 31040/0134 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB18 TSB30 P0034 T02330217

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Wilson RC - Simms Field, an RC flying field in Bailey

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Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter: 916
AMA district: District 4
City: Bailey
State: North Carolina
ZIP: 27807
Coordinates: 35.7995, -78.0429
Nearest weather station: KRWI · 8.1 nm
Nearest airport: KW03 · 4 nm
Time zone: America/New_York
Runway data: Requires aerial-imagery review

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