CSMSRC - Charlotte Sport Modelers Society - CSMS RC Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Arcadia, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPGD, 9.5 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (05/23) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Published field hours: Dawn to dusk. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:37 AM EDT.
Why Poor: gusting 20 kt.
Based on KPGD, 9.5 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
Pre-filled with runway 05/23, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | ~426 ft | Grass | 12 mph head | 0 mph |
| 23 | ~426 ft | Grass | 12 mph tail | 0 mph |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 72° | NE 14 mph | 18% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 72° | NE 15 mph | 33% |
| Sat | Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 71° | E 16 mph | 52% |
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
- 10600 Kings Hwy, Arcadia, FL, 34269
- Field hours
- Dawn to dusk
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Jets, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches, Safety Fences
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.csms-rc.org ↗
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 CSMSRC - Charlotte Sport Modelers Society - CSMS RC 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, 9.5 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 10 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,300 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,300 ft.
SPECI KPGD 290241Z AUTO 05010G20KT 10SM OVC013 24/22 A3000 RMK AO2 T02390222
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KPGD.
Wind is 5° off runway 05, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~426 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 05/23 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KPGD, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3897
- AMA district
- District 5
- City
- Arcadia
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 34269
- Coordinates
- 27.0751, -82.0283
- Nearest weather station
- KPGD · 9.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 20FL · 2.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 05/23 (est.)
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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