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) is confirmed by the club 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:42 AM EDT.
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, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | ~330 ft | Fabric | 1 mph head | 8 mph left |
| 28 | ~330 ft | Fabric | 1 mph tail | 8 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | Partly Sunny | 83° / 67° | NE 16 mph | 10% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 84° / 68° | NE 15 mph | 8% |
| Sat | Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers | 84° / 68° | E 16 mph | 18% |
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KGNV, 17.6 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 7 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, a few clouds at 1,000 ft, scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KGNV 290424Z AUTO 02007KT 9SM FEW010 SCT025 19/18 A3011 RMK AO2 T01940183
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 10/28 against live wind from KGNV.
Wind is 75° off runway 10, the end with the most headwind right now.
Fabric · ~330 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 10/28 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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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 ✓ verified
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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