SRQ - Sarasota RC Squadron - Sarasota County Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Sarasota, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSRQ, 10.6 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes an asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (09/27) 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: 7:30 a.m. - dusk. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Why Poor: gusting 20 kt.
Based on KSRQ, 10.6 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~680 ft | Asphalt | 5 mph head | 13 mph left (g22) |
| 27 | ~680 ft | Asphalt | 5 mph tail | 13 mph right (g22) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers | 86° / 73° | NE 20 mph | 25% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers | 88° / 73° | NE 13 mph | 27% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 88° / 72° | E 13 mph | 18% |
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
- 8750 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34241-6303
- Field hours
- 7:30 a.m. - dusk
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.sarasotarc.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 SRQ - Sarasota RC Squadron - Sarasota County Park. 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 KSRQ, 10.6 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 12 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSRQ 281153Z 02012G20KT 10SM FEW100 23/18 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156 60000 T02280183 10233 20222 53002
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KSRQ.
Wind is 70° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~680 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 09/27 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSRQ, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 780
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Sarasota
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 34241-6303
- Coordinates
- 27.2968, -82.3897
- Nearest weather station
- KSRQ · 10.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 4FL8 · 4.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 09/27 (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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