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 runway orientation (01/19) 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. Activities listed by the club: Soaring, Kites. 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.
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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 01/19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | ~455 ft | - | 13 mph head | 7 mph right |
| 01 | ~455 ft | - | 13 mph tail | 7 mph left |
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 | 75° / 42° | W 10 mph | 53% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 65° / 46° | N 5 mph | 1% |
| Sat | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 62° / 48° | E 5 mph | 15% |
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KSMD, 3 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSMD 291915Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3005 RMK A01
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 01/19 against live wind from KSMD.
Wind is 35° off runway 19, the end with the most headwind right now.
~455 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 01/19 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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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
- 01/19 (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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