Beresford Area Radio Flyers - 3rd St | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Beresford, SD, decoded from the nearest reporting station KVMR, 20.7 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. 7 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 KVMR, 20.7 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Mostly Cloudy | 59° / 49° | SW 10 mph | 0% |
| Wed | Chance Rain Showers | 68° / 45° | S 15 mph | 54% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 64° / 46° | NE 10 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
- 47108 SD Highway 46 Highway, Beresford, SD, 57004
- Field hours
- 9 a.m. til dark Tuesday thru Sunday. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday. No flying during adjacent gun club activities.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Battery Chargers
- Club website
- www.facebook.com/groups/1501495956827668/ ↗
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 Beresford Area Radio Flyers - 3rd St. 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 KVMR, 20.7 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,000 ft, temperature 8°C (46°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,000 ft.
METAR KVMR 271515Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM OVC010 08/07 A3012 RMK AO2
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 2577
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Beresford
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57004
- Coordinates
- 43.0918, -96.7805
- Nearest weather station
- KVMR · 20.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- 0SD1 · 11.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway data
- Requires aerial-imagery review
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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