Yankee Flyers of CT - Rukstella Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Brooklyn, CT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KIJD, 10.5 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: 8 a.m. - dark. January through December. 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 KIJD, 10.5 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers And Thunderstorms | 74° / 60° | SE 10 kt | 79% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 73° / 58° | NE 8 kt | 72% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 79° / 60° | N 5 kt | 17% |
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
- 77 Rukstella Road, Brooklyn, CT, 06234
- Field hours
- 8 a.m. - dark. January through December
- Activities permitted
- Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring, First Person View, 3-D
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Spectator Area, Gated Entrance
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- yankeeflyersofconnecticut.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 Yankee Flyers of CT - Rukstella Rd. 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 KIJD, 10.5 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,600 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.68 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KIJD 290352Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM SCT016 BKN060 22/19 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP047 T02170194
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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
- 1087
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06234
- Coordinates
- 41.7531, -71.9469
- Nearest weather station
- KIJD · 10.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- KLZD · 4.5 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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25–50 miles
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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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