Burlington Model Airplane Club - Big Hollow Recreation Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Sperry, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBRL, 11.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (05/23 + 14/32) is confirmed by the club 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. Published field hours: Daytime only for fuel planes. Electric at night.. 7 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:33 AM CDT.
Based on KBRL, 11.3 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 05/23, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | ~255 ft | - | 9 mph head | 7 mph left |
| 05 | ~255 ft | - | 9 mph tail | 7 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 71° / 46° | NW 10 mph | 10% |
| Fri | Rain Showers Likely | 67° / 53° | E 5 mph | 73% |
| Sat | Rain Showers Likely | 69° / 53° | SE 5 mph | 74% |
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
- 14784 190Th St, Sperry, IA, 52650-9679
- Field hours
- Daytime only for fuel planes. Electric at night.
- 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 Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- tiny.cc/bmac ↗
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 Burlington Model Airplane Club - Big Hollow Recreation Park. 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 KBRL, 11.3 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBRL 282353Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02060117 10250 20194 56006
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KBRL.
Wind is 37° off runway 23, the end with the most headwind right now.
~255 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 05/23 + 14/32 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1011
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Sperry
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52650-9679
- Coordinates
- 40.9570, -91.2203
- Nearest weather station
- KBRL · 11.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 19IA · 6.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 05/23 + 14/32 ✓ verified
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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