Dakota Flyers - Alan Morris Site | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Sioux Falls, SD, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFSD, 7.4 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. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring. 6 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Why Poor: precipitation · low visibility.
Based on KFSD, 7.4 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
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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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 66° / 38° | SW 10 mph | 55% |
| Thu | Sunny | 59° / 41° | E 5 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy | 61° / 45° | E 10 mph | 5% |
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
- 47250 271st St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Handicap Accessible, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.dakotaflyers.com ↗
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 Dakota Flyers - Alan Morris Site. 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 KFSD, 7.4 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 kt, visibility 1.8 statute miles, overcast at 1,000 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 1,000 ft.
SPECI KFSD 281834Z 21006KT 1 3/4SM R03/5500VP6000FT -RA BR OVC010 15/14 A2989 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 2 P0000 T01500139
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3196
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Sioux Falls
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57105
- Coordinates
- 43.4622, -96.7531
- Nearest weather station
- KFSD · 7.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- KY14 · 2.1 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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