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Dallas Drone Racing - Sandy Lake Rd — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Carrollton, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KADS, 5.2 nm away — 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. Published field hours: 9am - 9pm. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Park Flyers, Radio Control. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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Experienced pilots

Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.

Based on KADS, 5.2 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
WedMostly Sunny102° / 82°SW 4 kt1%
ThuSunny102° / 83°SW 4 kt0%
FriSunny104° / 83°SW 9 kt3%

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
2304 Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton, TX, 75006
Field hours
9am - 9pm
Activities permitted
Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Park Flyers, Radio Control
Field features
Grass Pit Area, Camping, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Night Flying, Spectators Welcome

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 Dallas Drone Racing - Sandy Lake 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.

  • KADS Addison Airport 5 nm E
  • KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 6 nm SW
  • KF69 Air Park Dallas Airport 6 nm NE
  • KDAL Dallas Love Field 9 nm SE
  • 30F Lakeview Airport 11 nm N
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VFR
Observed 0255Z (9:55 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KADS, 5.2 nm away.

Wind
140° 10 kt
gusting 15 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.83"
Temp / Dew
34°C / 93°F
dew 21°C

Wind from the southeast (140°) at 10 kt, gusting 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (93°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KADS 290255Z AUTO 14010G15KT 10SM CLR 34/21 A2983 RMK AO2

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Dallas Drone Racing - Sandy Lake Rd, an RC flying field in Carrollton
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KADS, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
5334
AMA district
District 8
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Carrollton
State
Texas
ZIP
75006
Coordinates
32.9664, -96.9402
Nearest weather station
KADS · 5.2 nm
Time zone
America/Chicago
Runway data
No defined runway visible in aerial imagery

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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