Manatee County Radio Controllers - Carl Wegner Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Palmetto, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSRQ, 11.6 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (09/27) 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. 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 22 kt.
Based on KSRQ, 11.6 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~630 ft | Grass | 9 mph head | 15 mph left (g22) |
| 27 | ~630 ft | Grass | 8 mph tail | 15 mph right (g22) |
No terminal forecast (TAF) is available near this field right now: some stations (especially military fields) only issue TAFs part-time.
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 | Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers | 84° / 72° | NE 20 mph | 20% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 87° / 72° | NE 14 mph | 24% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 87° / 71° | NE 13 mph | 14% |
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
- 7315 71st Ave E, Palmetto, FL, 34221
- Field hours
- Gas and Glow powered aircraft - Mon-Sat 7am-dark electric powered aircrafts - 24/7
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Cars, Ducted Fan, First Person View
- Field features
- Grass Pit Area, Camping, Clubhouse, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Night Flying, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Porta-Pots, Windsock Poles
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.manateerc.com ↗
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 Manatee County Radio Controllers - Carl Wegner 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KSRQ, 11.6 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 15 kt, gusting 22 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSRQ 281253Z 03015G22KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02390189
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KSRQ.
Wind is 61° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~630 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 09/27 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
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 KSRQ, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 2710
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Palmetto
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 34221
- Coordinates
- 27.5796, -82.4930
- Nearest weather station
- KSRQ · 11.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 6FD7 · 2.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 09/27 (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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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