Flying Gators Inc - 130th Ave — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Archer, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGNV, 17.6 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (10/28) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 10 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.
Based on KGNV, 17.6 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 10/28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28FAV | ~330 ft | Fabric | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 10 | ~330 ft | Fabric | 4 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 95° / 77° | W 13 kt | 27% |
| Thu | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 74° | W 12 kt | 74% |
| Fri | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 74° | W 12 kt | 79% |
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
- NE 130th Ave, Archer, FL, 32618
- Field hours
- Daylight to 30 minutes before dusk. No gas/fuel engines before 8 a.m. 350 x40' asphalt runway, 500 ' grass runway
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches, Asphalt Runways, Clubhouse, Privately Owned
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.flyinggatorsrc.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 Flying Gators Inc - 130th Ave. 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 KGNV, 17.6 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGNV 290253Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02780244 50006
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 10/28 against live wind from KGNV.
Wind is 45° off runway 28 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Fabric · ~330 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 10/28 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 KGNV, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 202
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Archer
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32618
- Coordinates
- 29.5342, -82.5569
- Nearest weather station
- KGNV · 17.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- FL66 · 3.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 10/28 (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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