Yardbirds RC Aircraft-Strider Circle — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Kannapolis, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KJQF, 8.9 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Published field hours: Most flying is done on Saturday or Sunday. Activities listed by the club: Radio Control, Electric, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers. 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 KJQF, 8.9 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.
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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 | Sunny | 87° / 62° | NW 7 kt | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 85° / 62° | N 6 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 86° / 68° | NE 3 kt | 1% |
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
- 4175 Strider Cir, Kannapolis, NC, 28081-9337
- Field hours
- Most flying is done on Saturday or Sunday
- Activities permitted
- Radio Control, Electric, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles
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 Yardbirds RC Aircraft-Strider Circle. 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 KJQF, 8.9 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJQF 290150Z 24004KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A2973
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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
- 3187
- AMA district
- District 4
- City
- Kannapolis
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28081-9337
- Coordinates
- 35.5292, -80.6528
- Nearest weather station
- KJQF · 8.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- NC39 · 0.4 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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