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Galveston Radio Control Fun Flyers - Galveston Airport | RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Galveston, IN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGUS, 5.8 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

Published field hours: Runway sizes; Asphalt : 294' x 40', Grass: 412' x 40'. 12 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 7:25 AM EDT.

Based on KGUS, 5.8 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
TodayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms81° / 52°NW 15 mph28%
MonSunny76° / 62°E 10 mph0%
TueMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 67°S 15 mph34%

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
6340 E Co Rd 1200, Galveston, IN, 46932
Field hours
Runway sizes; Asphalt : 294' x 40', Grass: 412' x 40'
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Kites, Cars, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, 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 Galveston Radio Control Fun Flyers - Galveston Airport. 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.

  • 5I6 Galveston Airport · 0 nm W
  • 53IN Hartman Farms Field · 4 nm S
  • 6II0 Turnpaugh Field · 4 nm NW
  • 54II Caldwell Field · 5 nm NE
  • KGUS Grissom Air Reserve Base · 6 nm NE
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VFR
Observed 0655Z (2:55 AM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KGUS, 5.8 nm away.

Wind
210° 3 mph
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.91"
Temp / Dew
67°F / 19°C
dew 65°F / 19°C

Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KGUS 130655Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 19/19 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP125 T01930185 TSNO $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Galveston Radio Control Fun Flyers - Galveston Airport, an RC flying field in Galveston
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Field facts

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

AMA charter
3844
AMA district
District 6
City
Galveston
State
Indiana
ZIP
46932
Coordinates
40.5873, -86.2509
Nearest weather station
KGUS · 5.8 nm
Nearest airport
5I6 · 0.3 nm
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
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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