LOFT - League of Flight By Thermal LOFT - St. Joe Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Fort Wayne, IN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSMD, 3 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Activities listed by the club: Soaring, Kites. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KSMD, 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.
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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 | Sunny | 81° / 59° | N 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 84° / 62° | N 4 kt | 5% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 85° / 66° | W 4 kt | 17% |
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
- 4900 St. Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835
- Activities permitted
- Soaring, Kites
- Club website
- www.loft-rc.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 LOFT - League of Flight By Thermal LOFT - St. Joe 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSMD, 3 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSMD 290355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/20 A2988 RMK A01
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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 KSMD, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 666
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Fort Wayne
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46835
- Coordinates
- 41.1206, -85.0928
- Nearest weather station
- KSMD · 3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- 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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⚠️ 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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