KARS Flyers - KARS Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Merritt Island, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KXMR, 5.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (09/27) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. 12 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:32 AM EDT.
Based on KXMR, 5.3 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~960 ft | Grass | 12 mph head | 9 mph left |
| 27 | ~960 ft | Grass | 12 mph tail | 9 mph right |
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 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 82° / 74° | NE 15 mph | 74% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers | 83° / 71° | NE 15 mph | 46% |
| Fri | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 83° / 71° | NE 15 mph | 23% |
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
- East Hall Rd, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
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 KARS Flyers - KARS Park. 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 KXMR, 5.3 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,500 ft, temperature 25°C (78°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KXMR 280755Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM SCT035 25/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02540206
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KXMR.
Wind is 39° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~960 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 09/27 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 KXMR, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3478
- AMA district
- District 5
- City
- Merritt Island
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32953
- Coordinates
- 28.4415, -80.6618
- Nearest weather station
- KXMR · 5.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- FA13 · 3.2 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 09/27 (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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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