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Blacksheep R C Modelers Club - Corsair Field — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Danville, IN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KIND, 9.6 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: No restrictions. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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Experienced pilots

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

Based on KIND, 9.6 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
TodaySunny81° / 60°NE 9 kt0%
ThuSunny84° / 63°N 5 kt0%
FriMostly Sunny83° / 66°S 6 kt8%

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
178 E Twin Bridges RD, Danville, IN, 46122
Field hours
No restrictions
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches, Safety Fences, Winches

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 Blacksheep R C Modelers Club - Corsair Field. 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.

  • K2R2 Hendricks County Gordon Graham Field 1 nm E
  • 11IN JR's Airport 4 nm NW
  • II82 Meadors Field 5 nm NW
  • 5II1 Layne Field 6 nm W
  • 8IN9 Marcidale Airport 6 nm SW
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VFR
Observed 0354Z (11:54 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KIND, 9.6 nm away.

Wind
360° 11 kt
gusting 15 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.88"
Temp / Dew
21°C / 69°F
dew 17°C

Wind from the north (360°) at 11 kt, gusting 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KIND 290354Z 36011G15KT 10SM SCT250 21/17 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP110 T02060167

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Blacksheep R C Modelers Club - Corsair Field, an RC flying field in Danville
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Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
3032
AMA district
District 6
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Danville
State
Indiana
ZIP
46122
Coordinates
39.7515, -86.4967
Nearest weather station
KIND · 9.6 nm
Nearest airport
K2R2 · 1.1 nm
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
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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