LCRC - Lorain County RC Club - Crawford Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Elyria, OH, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLPR, 2.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: 8:30 AM until dark Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. until dark on Sunday. 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.
Factors: gusting 21 kt.
Based on KLPR, 2.1 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 79° / 60° | N 13 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 80° / 59° | N 9 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 84° / 64° | W 5 kt | 1% |
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
- 9033 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH, 44035
- Field hours
- 8:30 AM until dark Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. until dark on Sunday
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.lcrc.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around LCRC - Lorain County RC Club - Crawford Field. 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 KLPR, 2.1 nm away.
Wind from the north (010°) at 12 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLPR 290153Z AUTO 01012G21KT 10SM SCT060 21/17 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP088 T02110167
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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
- 963
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Elyria
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 44035
- Coordinates
- 41.3596, -82.1369
- Nearest weather station
- KLPR · 2.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- 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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