Wythe County RC Flyers - W Blue Grass Trl — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bland, VA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMKJ, 12.6 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. 5 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 KMKJ, 12.6 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 | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 73° / 51° | NW 12 kt | 5% |
| Thu | Sunny | 74° / 50° | NW 8 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 80° / 59° | NW 3 kt | 2% |
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
- 14380 W Blue Grass Trail, Bland, VA, 24315
- Field hours
- Daylight hours Monday - Saturday 1/hour after sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset Sunday - Noon until 1/2 hour after sunset
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor, Cars
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.wythecountyrcflyers.net ↗
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 Wythe County RC Flyers - W Blue Grass Trl. 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 KMKJ, 12.6 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,200 ft, broken clouds at 2,800 ft, overcast at 3,500 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,800 ft.
METAR KMKJ 290155Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT022 BKN028 OVC035 21/19 A2985 RMK AO2 T02050190
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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
- 4789
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Bland
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24315
- Coordinates
- 37.0619, -81.1919
- Nearest weather station
- KMKJ · 12.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- VA07 · 8.7 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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