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RC Short Circuits - Leffingwell Rd. — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Creston, OH, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPOV, 18.8 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. Published field hours: 9 a.m. to dusk10 A.M. - DUSK SUNDAYS. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KPOV, 18.8 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.

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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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedMostly Sunny78° / 58°NW 12 kt0%
ThuSunny80° / 57°NW 9 kt2%
FriSunny84° / 62°SW 2 kt2%

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
9700 County Highway 15, Creston, OH, 44217
Field hours
9 a.m. to dusk10 A.M. - DUSK SUNDAYS
Activities permitted
Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Pylon Racing, Kites
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks

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 Short Circuits - Leffingwell 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.

  • 89OI Circle C Airport — 3 nm NW
  • 4G3 Miller Airport — 5 nm W
  • K38D Salem Airpark Inc Airport — 5 nm SE
  • K3G6 Tri City Airport — 6 nm SW
  • 2D1 Lee Field — 7 nm W
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MVFR
Observed 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPOV, 18.8 nm away.

Wind
320° 5 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
2,200 ft
Altimeter
29.79"
Temp / Dew
20°C / 68°F
dew 17°C

Wind from the northwest (320°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 2,200 ft, broken clouds at 2,700 ft, overcast at 3,300 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,200 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KPOV 290135Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM BKN022 BKN027 OVC033 20/17 A2979 RMK AO2 T02020165

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of RC Short Circuits - Leffingwell Rd., an RC flying field in Creston
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KPOV, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
514
AMA district
District 3
City
Creston
State
Ohio
ZIP
44217
Coordinates
41.0020, -80.9420
Nearest weather station
KPOV · 18.8 nm
Nearest airport
89OI · 2.9 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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