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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.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

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.

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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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
TodayScattered Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 78°SW 13 kt46%
ThuScattered Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 76°W 12 kt43%
FriScattered Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 76°W 11 kt44%

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

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.

  • US-7172 Adana Airfield 6 nm NW
  • 26FD Hennessy Airport 9 nm NW
  • F13 Shell Creek Airpark 9 nm NW
  • 6FL3 Payson Ranch Airport 11 nm E
  • KPGD Punta Gorda Airport 12 nm W
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VFR
Observed 0353Z (11:53 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPGD, 12 nm away.

Wind
260° 4 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.93"
Temp / Dew
28°C / 82°F
dew 24°C

Wind from the west (260°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KPGD 290353Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02780244

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Charlotte RC Society - Shell Creek R/C Field, an RC flying field in Punta Gorda
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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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