RC Club of Jacksonville - Island Dr | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Jacksonville, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCRG, 6.8 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (09/27 + 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: Dusk to dawn or when member is present. 7 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:10 AM EDT.
Why Poor: thunderstorms in the area · low visibility.
Based on KCRG, 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 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 | ~340 ft | Fabric | 7 mph head | 12 mph right (g16) |
| 27 | ~340 ft | Fabric | 6 mph tail | 12 mph left (g16) |
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 | Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 92° / 76° | W 7 mph | 61% |
| Mon | Sunny | 91° / 77° | N 7 mph | 9% |
| Tue | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 88° / 77° | NE 21 mph | 52% |
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
- 11405 Island Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32226
- Field hours
- Dusk to dawn or when member is present
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Night Flying, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands
- Club website
- www.jaxrc.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 RC Club of Jacksonville - Island Dr. 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 KCRG, 6.8 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 11 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 1/4 statute mile, a few clouds at 900 ft, broken clouds at 1,600 ft, overcast at 3,300 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 1,600 ft.
SPECI KCRG 122118Z 15011G16KT 1/4SM +TSRA FG FEW009 BKN016 OVC033 23/22 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB03 TSB2054 P0051 T02330222
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KCRG.
Wind is 61° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Fabric · ~340 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 + 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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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KCRG, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 210
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Jacksonville
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32226
- Coordinates
- 30.4459, -81.5487
- Nearest weather station
- KCRG · 6.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 09/27 + 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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