Highlands Radio Control Club Inc - Arbuckle Creek Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Sebring, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSEF, 3.3 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 (09/27) 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. Published field hours: 365 days daylight til sundown. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:34 AM EDT.
Based on KSEF, 3.3 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~410 ft | Grass | 8 mph head | 14 mph left |
| 27 | ~410 ft | Grass | 8 mph tail | 14 mph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Chance Rain Showers | 85° / 71° | NE 17 mph | 57% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers | 87° / 71° | NE 14 mph | 35% |
| Fri | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 87° / 71° | NE 15 mph | 22% |
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
- 12900 Arbuckle Creek Rd, Sebring, FL, 33870
- Field hours
- 365 days daylight til sundown
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.highlandsrcclub.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 Highlands Radio Control Club Inc - Arbuckle Creek Rd. 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 KSEF, 3.3 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,300 ft, broken clouds at 2,800 ft, broken clouds at 3,600 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,800 ft.
METAR KSEF 280755Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM SCT023 BKN028 BKN036 23/20 A2998 RMK AO2 T02290205
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KSEF.
Wind is 61° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~410 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 09/27 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 KSEF, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 547
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Sebring
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 33870-9319
- Coordinates
- 27.5059, -81.3143
- Nearest weather station
- KSEF · 3.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 09/27 (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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