Mid-Florida R/C Club, Inc - Barfield Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Polk City, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGIF, 6.8 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 (18/36) 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: sunrise to sunset. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KGIF, 6.8 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 18/36, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | ~530 ft | Grass | 9 mph head | 0 mph |
| 18 | ~530 ft | Grass | 9 mph tail | 0 mph |
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 | Scattered Rain Showers | 83° / 72° | NE 21 mph | 41% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers | 86° / 71° | NE 17 mph | 37% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 86° / 70° | NE 16 mph | 22% |
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
- 2375 Barfield Rd, Polk City, FL, 33868
- Field hours
- sunrise to sunset
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.midfloridaRCclub.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 Mid-Florida R/C Club, Inc - Barfield 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 KGIF, 6.8 nm away.
Wind from the north (360°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 3,000 ft, overcast at 3,600 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 3,000 ft.
METAR KGIF 281053Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM BKN030 OVC036 22/19 A3002 RMK AO1 SLP162 T02170194
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KGIF.
Wind is 2° off runway 36, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~530 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 18/36 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
- 2917
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Polk City
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 33868
- Coordinates
- 28.1711, -81.7931
- Nearest weather station
- KGIF · 6.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- FA08 · 0.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 18/36 (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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