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Central AR Model Aviator Assn - W Sardis Rd — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bauxite, AR, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLIT, 16.1 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: Site is available for day or night flying.. 10 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KLIT, 16.1 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
WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 73°NE 4 kt37%
ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 72°E 4 kt31%
FriPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 75°S 4 kt16%

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
17220 W Sardis Rd, Bauxite, AR, 72011
Field hours
Site is available for day or night flying.
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches

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 Central AR Model Aviator Assn - W Sardis Rd. 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.

  • KSUZ Saline County Regional Airport 2 nm N
  • US-8167 Hiller Ultralight Flightpark 8 nm SW
  • 3AR6 Crystal Ridge Airport 10 nm N
  • US-8365 Heird Hill Farm Airport 13 nm E
  • 74AR Freedom Field 14 nm E
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VFR
Observed 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLIT, 16.1 nm away.

Wind
240° 8 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.80"
Temp / Dew
33°C / 92°F
dew 22°C

Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 33°C (92°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KLIT 290153Z 24008KT 10SM SCT250 33/22 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP088 T03330217

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Central AR Model Aviator Assn - W Sardis Rd, an RC flying field in Bauxite
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Field facts

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

AMA charter
1586
AMA district
District 8
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Bauxite
State
Arkansas
ZIP
72011
Coordinates
34.5579, -92.4742
Nearest weather station
KLIT · 16.1 nm
Nearest airport
KSUZ · 2 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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