Wright Flyers - Hernwood Landfill | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Woodstock, MD, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBWI, 14.3 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 (10/28) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Published field hours: Monday thru Saturday dawn to dusk. Sunday 1 p.m. to dusk.. 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 KBWI, 14.3 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 10/28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | ~592 ft | Grass | 7 mph head | 6 mph left |
| 28 | ~592 ft | Grass | 7 mph tail | 6 mph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 67° / 46° | NE 5 mph | 3% |
| Wed | Partly Sunny | 65° / 48° | E 5 mph | 2% |
| Thu | Sunny | 70° / 51° | SW 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
- 10870 Hernwood Rd, Woodstock, MD, 21163
- Field hours
- Monday thru Saturday dawn to dusk. Sunday 1 p.m. to dusk.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, 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, Setup Tables, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- wrightflyers@wrightflyers.us ↗
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 Wright Flyers - Hernwood Landfill. 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 KBWI, 14.3 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.36 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBWI 271354Z 06008KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP279 T01670089
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 10/28 against live wind from KBWI.
Wind is 41° off runway 10, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~592 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 10/28 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3311
- AMA district
- District 4
- City
- Woodstock
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21163
- Coordinates
- 39.3601, -76.8623
- Nearest weather station
- KBWI · 14.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 8MD0 · 7.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 10/28 (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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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