KC Northern Knights MAC - Hodge Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Kansas City, MO, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMKC, 9.6 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (01/19) 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. Published field hours: Open- first member in, close- last member out. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:43 AM CDT.
Why Poor: gusting 21 kt.
Based on KMKC, 9.6 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 01/19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | ~621 ft | Grass | 15 mph head | 2 mph left (g5) |
| 01 | ~621 ft | Grass | 15 mph tail | 2 mph right (g5) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 77° / 57° | N 6 mph | 13% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 77° / 56° | SE 7 mph | 53% |
| Sat | Chance Rain Showers | 70° / 53° | SE 6 mph | 49% |
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
- 7201 NE 96th St, Kansas City, MO, 64156
- Field hours
- Open- first member in, close- last member out
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Jets, Park Flyers, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Kites
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.northernknights.com ↗
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 KC Northern Knights MAC - Hodge 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 KMKC, 9.6 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 13 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMKC 282254Z 18013G21KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 18029/2221 SLP156 T02500128
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 01/19 against live wind from KMKC.
Wind is 14° off runway 19, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~621 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 01/19 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1154
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 64156
- Coordinates
- 39.2635, -94.4960
- Nearest weather station
- KMKC · 9.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 0N0 · 3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 01/19 (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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