Tri-County RC Club - Rainbow RC Airpark — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Dunnellon, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCGC, 13.1 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 (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. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KCGC, 13.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | ~314 ft | Grass | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 09 | ~314 ft | Grass | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 77° | SW 13 kt | 46% |
| Thu | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 74° | W 12 kt | 78% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 74° | SW 11 kt | 76% |
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
- 11729 Bridges Rd, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
- Field hours
- No engine run-up or flying before 8 a.m. on weekdays and weekends. Sunday no flying before 10 a.m. No fuel turbines
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.tricountyrcdunnellonflorida.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 Tri-County RC Club - Rainbow RC Airpark. 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 KCGC, 13.1 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 2,200 ft, broken clouds at 3,100 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,200 ft.
METAR KCGC 290355Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM BKN022 BKN031 27/25 A2987 RMK AO2
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KCGC.
Wind is 30° off runway 27 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~314 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 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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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 344
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Dunnellon
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 34432
- Coordinates
- 29.0470, -82.4314
- Nearest weather station
- KCGC · 13.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 10FD · 2.8 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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