Foundation for Aeronautical Education - Sardou Ave — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Topeka, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTOP, 1.5 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. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KTOP, 1.5 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 72° | E 9 kt | 22% |
| Thu | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 72° | SE 9 kt | 50% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Sunny | 89° / 66° | W 13 kt | 74% |
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
- 599 NE Sardou Ave, Topeka, KS, 66608
- Field hours
- No flying to west of levee. Directions to site: Go to 561 NE Sardou, Topeka, look NE, you will see gate. Go E thru gate, cross levee, down hill, turn left. Gate openif we are flying or call Greg Inkmann at 789-215-7009.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Slope Soaring, Soaring, Kites
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Night Flying, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- faetopeka.org ↗
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 Foundation for Aeronautical Education - Sardou Ave. 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTOP, 1.5 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTOP 290053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 29/25 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02940250
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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
- 4520
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Topeka
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 66608
- Coordinates
- 39.0726, -95.6543
- Nearest weather station
- KTOP · 1.5 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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