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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Why Good: low visibility.
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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 56° | W 9 mph | 70% |
| Mon | Mostly Sunny | 70° / 51° | N 7 mph | 0% |
| Tue | Mostly Sunny | 81° / 65° | S 9 mph | 0% |
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.
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No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KPOV, 18.8 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 3 kt, visibility 2.5 statute miles, overcast at 200 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
METAR KPOV 131215Z AUTO 25003KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC002 21/20 A2999 RMK AO2 VIS 2V4 T02060202
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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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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