Charlotte RC Society - Shell Creek R/C Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Punta Gorda, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPGD, 12 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: Must have a club member present. Electrics only before 9 a.m.. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:35 AM EDT.
Based on KPGD, 12 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 | Scattered Rain Showers | 87° / 72° | NE 16 mph | 51% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers | 88° / 72° | NE 12 mph | 28% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers | 88° / 71° | NE 14 mph | 26% |
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
- 37694 Washington Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, FL, 33982
- Field hours
- Must have a club member present. Electrics only before 9 a.m.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Cars
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.charlotterc.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 Charlotte RC Society - Shell Creek R/C Field. 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KPGD, 12 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,800 ft, broken clouds at 4,500 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,500 ft.
METAR KPGD 280753Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM SCT038 BKN045 22/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02220194
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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
- 1297
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Punta Gorda
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 33982
- Coordinates
- 26.9105, -81.7672
- Nearest weather station
- KPGD · 12 nm
- Nearest airport
- F13 · 8.7 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway data
- No defined runway visible in aerial imagery
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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