Sanford Aero Modelers DBA Sams - FL 46 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Geneva, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSFB, 4.3 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 (13/31) 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. Published field hours: Sun up until dusk. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:35 AM EDT.
Why Marginal: gusting 20 kt.
Based on KSFB, 4.3 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 13/31, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | ~650 ft | Grass | 0 mph head | 10 mph left (g23) |
| 31 | ~650 ft | Grass | 0 mph head | 10 mph right (g23) |
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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 81° / 73° | NE 20 mph | 60% |
| Thu | Rain Showers Likely | 84° / 72° | NE 15 mph | 55% |
| Fri | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 84° / 71° | NE 15 mph | 17% |
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
- 2750 Florida 46, Geneva, FL, 32732
- Field hours
- Sun up until dusk
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.sanfordaeromodelers.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 Sanford Aero Modelers DBA Sams - FL 46. 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KSFB, 4.3 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 9 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSFB 280153Z 04009G20KT 10SM SCT060 24/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02390178
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 13/31 against live wind from KSFB.
Wind is 85° off runway 31, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~650 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 13/31 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
- 1626
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Geneva
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32732
- Coordinates
- 28.7675, -81.1532
- Nearest weather station
- KSFB · 4.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 01FL · 0.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 13/31 (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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⚠️ 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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