Wings Miniature Aircraft Society - Abernathy Municipal Airport — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Abernathy, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLBB, 11.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (18/36) was measured from public aerial imagery 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: Dawn to Dusk. One other AMA field sits within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KLBB, 11.5 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 18/36, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~955 ft | Asphalt | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 36 | ~955 ft | Asphalt | 6 kt tail | 5 kt right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north — treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | 99° / 72° | SW 9 kt | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 99° / 72° | SW 13 kt | 2% |
| Fri | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 100° / 73° | S 9 kt | 15% |
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
- 3298 County Rd U, Abernathy, TX, 79311
- Field hours
- Dawn to Dusk
- Activities permitted
- Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks, Electricity/Power, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles
- Club website
- www.wingsmas.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 Wings Miniature Aircraft Society - Abernathy Municipal Airport. 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 KLBB, 11.5 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 33°C (91°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLBB 290153Z 14008KT 10SM FEW250 33/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP065 T03280111
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KLBB.
Wind is 40° off runway 18 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~955 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 18/36 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KLBB, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1760
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Abernathy
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79311
- Coordinates
- 33.8478, -101.7600
- Nearest weather station
- KLBB · 11.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 2TX6 · 11 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 18/36 (est.)
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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