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Indianola Model Aircraft Club - 150th Ave — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Indianola, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDSM, 12.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. Published field hours: Sunrise to sunset. 6 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.

Based on KDSM, 12.1 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
WedPatchy Fog then Sunny89° / 69°SE 7 kt2%
ThuMostly Sunny86° / 67°S 9 kt10%
FriShowers And Thunderstorms81° / 64°W 12 kt86%

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
11366 150th Ave, Indianola, IA, 50125
Field hours
Sunrise to sunset
Activities permitted
Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Privately Owned, Spectators Welcome
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

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 Indianola Model Aircraft Club - 150th 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.

  • IA41 Laverty Field 4 nm NW
  • IA66 Nash Field Indianola Airport 4 nm SW
  • IA85 Tuinstra Airfield 5 nm N
  • IA86 Hedgewood Landing Airport 6 nm S
  • US-7574 Agrivation Field 6 nm W
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VFR
Observed 0354Z (10:54 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDSM, 12.1 nm away.

Wind
090° 4 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
16,000 ft
Altimeter
29.93"
Temp / Dew
26°C / 79°F
dew 22°C

Wind from the east (090°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 16,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 16,000 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KDSM 290354Z 09004KT 10SM BKN160 26/22 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02610222

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Indianola Model Aircraft Club - 150th Ave, an RC flying field in Indianola
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Field facts

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

AMA charter
5280
AMA district
District 8
City
Indianola
State
Iowa
ZIP
50125
Coordinates
41.3599, -93.5215
Nearest weather station
KDSM · 12.1 nm
Nearest airport
IA41 · 3.8 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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