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Saint Augustine RC Flyers-St Johns Solid Waste — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Elkton, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSGJ, 7.9 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (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. Activities listed by the club: Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Soaring. 9 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KSGJ, 7.9 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, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.

Using runway 18/36
RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
18FAV4 kt head5 kt right
364 kt tail5 kt left

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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 77°SW 13 kt42%
ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 74°SW 11 kt80%
FriChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 74°SW 8 kt76%

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
3005 Allen Nease Rd., Elkton, FL, 32084
Activities permitted
Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Soaring
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

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 Saint Augustine RC Flyers-St Johns Solid Waste. 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.

  • 5FL4 Byrd Air Field 5 nm SW
  • 8FL0 Hutson Airfield 7 nm S
  • KSGJ Northeast Florida Regional Airport 8 nm NE
  • 13FA Earle Airpark 11 nm SW
  • 46FD Tater Farms Strip 11 nm SW
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VFR
Observed 0056Z (8:56 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSGJ, 7.9 nm away.

Wind
230° 7 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.82"
Temp / Dew
31°C / 87°F
dew 23°C

Wind from the southwest (230°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KSGJ 290056Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 31/23 A2982 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N SLP097 T03060233 $

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Live crosswind meter

Estimated

Runway 18/36 against live wind from KSGJ.

N18367 kt
Headwind
4 kt
Crosswind (from the right)
6 kt

Wind is 54° off runway 18 — the end with the most headwind right now.

Fabric · ~170 ftorientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified

Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Saint Augustine RC Flyers-St Johns Solid Waste, an RC flying field in Elkton with runway 18/36 marked
N ↑

EstimatedRunway 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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Field facts

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

AMA charter
5231
AMA district
District 5
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Elkton
State
Florida
ZIP
32084
Coordinates
29.8427, -81.4095
Nearest weather station
KSGJ · 7.9 nm
Nearest airport
5FL4 · 5.4 nm
Time zone
America/New_York
Runway
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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Data status: Club listings courtesy of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Club Finder. Field list combines the current AMA Club Finder inventory (used with permission) with the FAA/AMA published flying-site list. Locations and statuses are shown as published; runway orientations are measured from aerial imagery for a subset of fields and labeled as estimates until club-verified — corrections welcome via the report form. Spotted an error? ✏️ Suggest an edit

⚠️ 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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