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 nearest reporting station KORL, 10.9 nm away — 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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KORL, 10.9 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, 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 | 5 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 36 | ~770 ft | Asphalt | 5 kt tail | 4 kt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 77° | SW 13 kt | 35% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 90° / 75° | W 13 kt | 74% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 75° | W 13 kt | 84% |
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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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KORL, 10.9 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KORL 290153Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02890244
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KORL.
Wind is 39° 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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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 not reporting — using KORL
- 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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⚠️ 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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