RCACF - Remote Control Association of Central Florida - Don Lowe Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Apopka, FL, decoded from the club's own weather station at the field, not a nearby airport (falls back to KORL if the station goes offline): wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (18/36) is confirmed by the club 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: 24 hours. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:11 AM EDT.
Based on RCACF - Don Lowe Field, wind measured at the field; visibility and ceiling via KORL.
Weather is measured at the field by the club's own station, with visibility and ceiling from KORL. 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, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~770 ft | Asphalt | 0 mph head | 1 mph right |
| 36 | ~770 ft | Asphalt | 0 mph head | 1 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 75° | W 5 mph | 46% |
| Mon | Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 92° / 75° | N 5 mph | 67% |
| Tue | Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 75° | NE 15 mph | 44% |
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
- 203 W Keene Rd, Apopka, FL, 32703-7923
- Field hours
- 24 hours
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Rockets
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.rcacf.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 RCACF - Remote Control Association of Central Florida - Don Lowe Field. 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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Live RCACF Weather
Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from RCACF - Don Lowe Field.
Wind is 61° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~770 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KORL, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 996
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Apopka
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32703-7923
- Coordinates
- 28.6425, -81.5128
- Weather source
- On-site club station · WeatherFlow Tempest at the field
- Fallback weather station
- KORL · 10.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- KX04 · 5.5 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 18/36 ✓ verified
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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
Weather is measured at the field by the club's own station, with visibility and ceiling from KORL. 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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