Martin County Modelers - Hobe Sound Landfill | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hobe Sound, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSUA, 8.8 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (11/29) 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. Published field hours: 8 a.m. to dusk. 6 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: precipitation.
Based on KSUA, 8.8 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 11/29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | ~230 ft | Grass | 7 mph head | 9 mph left (g14) |
| 29 | ~230 ft | Grass | 7 mph tail | 9 mph right (g14) |
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 Showers And Thunderstorms | 85° / 75° | E 10 mph | 47% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 85° / 73° | NE 10 mph | 21% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 85° / 74° | NE 15 mph | 36% |
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
- 5400 Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL, 33455
- Field hours
- 8 a.m. to dusk
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.mcmodelers.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 Martin County Modelers - Hobe Sound Landfill. 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 KSUA, 8.8 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 10 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, a few clouds at 800 ft, scattered clouds at 1,500 ft, broken clouds at 3,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 3,000 ft.
METAR KSUA 281147Z 06010G16KT 6SM -DZ FEW008 SCT015 BKN030 24/24 A2991
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 11/29 against live wind from KSUA.
Wind is 48° off runway 11, the end with the most headwind right now.
Dirt · ~230 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 11/29 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 KSUA, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1625
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Hobe Sound
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 33455
- Coordinates
- 27.0390, -80.1859
- Nearest weather station
- KSUA · 8.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- FD15 · 4 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 11/29 (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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