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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.

CALM

Great flying weather

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

🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:52 AM CDT.

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
TodaySunny99° / 72°0 mph8%
MonSunny98° / 73°S 5 mph6%
TueSunny98° / 74°SW 5 mph1%

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 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

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

Wind
280° 5 mph
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.97"
Temp / Dew
75°F / 24°C
dew 69°F / 21°C

Wind from the west (280°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KLIT 130453Z 28004KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02390206

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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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