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Valkyries of Manatee Inc - Woodstock Rd — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bradenton, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSRQ, 12.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (04/22 + 14/32) 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, Helicopters, Park Flyers. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

MARGINAL

Experienced pilots

Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.

Based on KSRQ, 12.1 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 04/22, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.

Using runway 04/22
RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
22FAV10 kt head4 kt right
0410 kt tail4 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
WedIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 78°W 14 kt60%
ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 77°W 13 kt68%
FriChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 77°W 13 kt64%

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
634 Woodstock Rd NE, Bradenton, FL, 34212
Activities permitted
Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers
Field features
Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, 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 Valkyries of Manatee Inc - Woodstock 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.

  • 6FD7 Thomson Airfield 9 nm W
  • 4FL8 Schwartz Farms Inc Airport 10 nm S
  • 23FL Gyro Town Usa STOLport 12 nm NE
  • 48X Airport Manatee Airport 12 nm NW
  • KSRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport 12 nm SW
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VFR
Observed 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSRQ, 12.1 nm away.

Wind
240° 11 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.87"
Temp / Dew
29°C / 84°F
dew 24°C

Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KSRQ 290053Z 24011KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2987 RMK RWY 32 22

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Live crosswind meter

Estimated

Runway 04/22 against live wind from KSRQ.

N220411 kt
Headwind
10 kt
Crosswind (from the right)
4 kt

Wind is 23° off runway 22 — the end with the most headwind right now.

Asphalt · ~330 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 Valkyries of Manatee Inc - Woodstock Rd, an RC flying field in Bradenton with runway 04/22 + 14/32 marked
N ↑

EstimatedRunway 04/22 + 14/32 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
1360
AMA district
District 5
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Bradenton
State
Florida
ZIP
34212
Coordinates
27.5081, -82.3670
Nearest weather station
KSRQ · 12.1 nm
Nearest airport
6FD7 · 9 nm
Time zone
America/New_York
Runway
04/22 + 14/32 (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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