Jim Creek RC Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Palmer, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station PAAQ, 4.7 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Activities listed by the club: First Person View, Multi-Rotor. 12 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 PAAQ, 4.7 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.
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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 | Scattered Rain Showers | 68° / 49° | NW 9 kt | 34% |
| Wed | Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 71° / 51° | W 4 kt | 16% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny | 76° / 52° | SW 4 kt | 7% |
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
- 16882 Sullivan Avenue, Palmer, AK, 99645
- Activities permitted
- First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Club website
- www.akdrl.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 Jim Creek RC Park. 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 PAAQ, 4.7 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAAQ 290153Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT050 19/11 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP085 T01890106 TSNO $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 5358
- AMA district
- District 11
- City
- Palmer
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99645
- Coordinates
- 61.5264, -149.0073
- Nearest weather station
- PAAQ · 4.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- AK1 · 0.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Runway data
- Requires aerial-imagery review
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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Nearby RC flying fields
Other AMA club fields near this one.
Within 25 miles
- Alaska Raceway Park1 mi
- Alaska Drone Racing League, Alaska Fairgrounds6 mi
- Mat-Su RC Modelers Club - Moffit Field8 mi
- Frontier Fun Flyers - Tidewater Field12 mi
- Mack Dr. - City of Wasilla17 mi
- Alaska Drone Racing League - Peters Creek Christian Church17 mi
- Peters Creek Christian Center (Gym)17 mi
- Frontier Fun Flyers - Loretta French Park18 mi
25–50 miles
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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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