West Field - TORCHS RC Heli Club — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Ocoee, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KORL, 11.8 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Turbine heli operation is permitted.. Activities listed by the club: Helicopters. 12 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.
Based on KORL, 11.8 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.
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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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 79° | W 13 kt | 35% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 88° / 78° | W 13 kt | 74% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 76° | W 13 kt | 84% |
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
- 4225 Ocoee Apopka Rd, Ocoee, FL, 34761
- Field hours
- Turbine heli operation is permitted.
- Activities permitted
- Helicopters
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Setup Tables
- Club website
- www.torchs.org ↗
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 West Field - TORCHS RC Heli Club. 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 KORL, 11.8 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KORL 290153Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02890244
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KORL, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 2410
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Ocoee
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 34761
- Coordinates
- 28.6088, -81.5446
- Nearest weather station
- KORL · 11.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- 89FL · 5.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway data
- No defined runway visible in aerial imagery
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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