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Boondocks - 800 W — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Wanatah, IN, decoded from KOXI, 9 nm away— the closest station reporting right now, because this field's usual station KVPZ has no current report — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

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.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KOXI, 9 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field. This field's usual station KVPZ has no current report, so KOXI is the closest station reporting now.

⚠️ 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
WedSunny79° / 59°N 9 kt0%
ThuSunny84° / 62°NW 4 kt1%
FriPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers83° / 64°SW 4 kt29%

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
15615 S 800 W, Wanatah, IN, 46390

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 Boondocks - 800 W. 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.

  • II18 Lou Abbett Farms Airport 4 nm SW
  • 4C1 Flying U Ranch Airport 5 nm NE
  • 5IN4 Wyckoff Airstrip 8 nm NW
  • KVPZ Porter County Municipal Airport 8 nm NW
  • KOXI Starke County Airport 9 nm E
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VFR
Observed 0135Z (8:35 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KOXI, 9 nm away.

Wind
340° 5 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
7,000 ft
Altimeter
29.87"
Temp / Dew
19°C / 66°F
dew 19°C

Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KOXI 290135Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 19/19 A2987 RMK AO2

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Boondocks - 800 W, an RC flying field in Wanatah
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KVPZ, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
5504
AMA district
District 6
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Wanatah
State
Indiana
ZIP
46390
Coordinates
41.3807, -86.8481
Nearest weather station
KVPZ · 8.4 nm
Nearest airport
II18 · 3.9 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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