IRKS - Indian River Kontrol Society - Valkaria Airport | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Grant-Valkaria, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMLB, 9.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes an asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (06/24) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Published field hours: Monday - Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.. 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.
Why Poor: gusting 27 kt.
Based on KMLB, 9.3 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 06/24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | ~510 ft | Asphalt | 18 mph head | 10 mph left (g15) |
| 24 | ~510 ft | Asphalt | 18 mph tail | 10 mph right (g15) |
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 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 82° / 74° | NE 25 mph | 64% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers | 83° / 73° | NE 15 mph | 37% |
| Fri | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 83° / 74° | NE 15 mph | 23% |
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
- 3301 Valkaria Road, Grant-Valkaria, FL, 32950
- Field hours
- Monday - Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.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
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Startup Stands, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.irks.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 IRKS - Indian River Kontrol Society - Valkaria Airport. 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 KMLB, 9.3 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 19 kt, gusting 27 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, a few clouds at 1,400 ft, broken clouds at 2,100 ft, overcast at 3,100 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,100 ft.
METAR KMLB 281153Z 03019G27KT 9SM FEW014 BKN021 OVC031 24/22 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 02032/1129 RAB1055E07B42E53 SLP156 P0000 60005 70005 T02440217 10250 20233 53010
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 06/24 against live wind from KMLB.
Wind is 15° off runway 06, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~510 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 06/24 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 208
- AMA district
- District 5
- City
- Grant-Valkaria
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32950
- Coordinates
- 27.9661, -80.5569
- Nearest weather station
- KMLB · 9.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- KX59 · 0.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 06/24 ✓ 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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