WVRCF Moon Lake State Forest Recreation Area — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hunlock Creek, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KHZL, 15.9 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. Published field hours: 8am to sunset 7 days a week. 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.
Based on KHZL, 15.9 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
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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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 74° / 58° | NW 6 kt | 51% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 57° | N 7 kt | 30% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 80° / 59° | N 3 kt | 6% |
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
- Deerwood Dr, Hunlock Creek, PA, 18621
- Field hours
- 8am to sunset 7 days a week
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, First Aid Kit, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.wyomingvalleyrcflyers.com ↗
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 WVRCF Moon Lake State Forest Recreation Area. 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 KHZL, 15.9 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 5 statute miles, broken clouds at 600 ft, overcast at 1,500 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.68 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 600 ft.
METAR KHZL 290155Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR BKN006 OVC015 18/18 A2968 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
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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
- 952
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Hunlock Creek
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 18621
- Coordinates
- 41.2469, -76.0551
- Nearest weather station
- KHZL · 15.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- KWBW · 9.7 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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