Southside Virginia RC - W Creek Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Crewe, VA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBKT, 12.4 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. Published field hours: Dusk to dawn. 4 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:33 AM EDT.
Why Good: low visibility.
Based on KBKT, 12.4 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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | ~841 ft | Grass | 5 mph head | 1 mph right |
| 18 | ~841 ft | Grass | 5 mph tail | 1 mph 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy | 66° / 50° | NE 5 mph | 2% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny | 74° / 48° | W 3 mph | 3% |
| Fri | Sunny | 78° / 50° | NW 3 mph | 0% |
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
- 1857 West Creek Rd, Crewe, VA, 23930
- Field hours
- Dusk to dawn
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
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 Southside Virginia RC - W Creek Rd. 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 KBKT, 12.4 nm away.
Wind from the north (010°) at 4 kt, visibility 1/2 statute mile, sky obscured at 100 ft, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.37 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 100 ft.
SPECI KBKT 281025Z AUTO 01004KT 1/2SM R22/2400V3500FT FG VV001 10/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP287
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KBKT.
Wind is 9° off runway 36, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~841 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
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
- 1971
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Crewe
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23930
- Coordinates
- 37.2482, -78.0980
- Nearest weather station
- KBKT · 12.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- KW81 · 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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⚠️ 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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