Des Moines Heli Flyers - 40th St | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Des Moines, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDSM, 5.6 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. 8 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: gusting 19 kt.
Based on KDSM, 5.6 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 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 77° / 54° | S 15 mph | 21% |
| Thu | Sunny | 70° / 49° | NE 8 mph | 2% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms | 64° / 52° | E 7 mph | 85% |
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
- 4685 Southeast 40th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50320
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.dsmheli.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 Des Moines Heli Flyers - 40th St. 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 KDSM, 5.6 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 11 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,900 ft, scattered clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDSM 281554Z 18011G19KT 10SM FEW049TCU SCT110 21/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP171 TCU SW AND DSNT NW-N T02060128
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3885
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50320
- Coordinates
- 41.5405, -93.5322
- Nearest weather station
- KDSM · 5.6 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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