Winter Field Day 2026

Get involved with Winter Field Day 2026!

Winter Field Day is an exciting annual event for Amateur Radio enthusiasts, taking place on the last full weekend of January. It starts at 1600 UTC (4:00pm ET) Saturday January 24th and ends 21:59 UTC (4:49pm ET) on Sunday January 25th.

This event offers a unique opportunity for radio operators to set up field operations in remote locations, enabling them to connect with other participants worldwide. You may choose to participate solo or get your your friends, family, or whole club involved.

Winter Field Day is organized by the Winter Field Day Association. The association strongly believes that ham radio operators should practice portable emergency communications in winter environments. This is because freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and other hazards pose unique operational concerns.

Please see Winter Field Day’s website for more information about the event.