Hastings Skylarks Inc 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hastings, NE, decoded from the nearest reporting station KHSI, 6.4 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (15/33) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. Published field hours: Safe light to dusk.. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Why Marginal: gusting 19 kt.
Based on KHSI, 6.4 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
Pre-filled with runway 15/33, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | ~407 ft | - | 3 mph head | 9 mph right (g21) |
| 33 | ~407 ft | - | 3 mph tail | 9 mph left (g21) |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | Mostly Cloudy | 74° / 45° | W 10 mph | 9% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 68° / 53° | E 5 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 68° / 53° | SE 5 mph | 57% |
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
- 2902 South Nebraska Avenue, Hastings, NE, 68901
- Field hours
- Safe light to dusk.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Club website
- hastingsrc.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 Hastings Skylarks Inc 1. 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 KHSI, 6.4 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 8 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,700 ft, broken clouds at 2,800 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,800 ft.
METAR KHSI 281753Z AUTO 22008G19KT 10SM FEW017 BKN028 19/13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP132 T01890133 10189 20150 53003
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 15/33 against live wind from KHSI.
Wind is 72° off runway 15, the end with the most headwind right now.
~407 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 15/33 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KHSI, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 404
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- AMA site ID
- 20369
- City
- Hastings
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68901
- Coordinates
- 40.5472, -98.3096
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KHSI · 6.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway
- 15/33 (est.)
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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