Knapp Learning Center @ the Iowa State Fairgrounds | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Des Moines, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KIKV, 5.7 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
8 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
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 6:53 AM CDT.
Based on KIKV, 5.7 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 68° / 59° | E 7 mph | 58% |
| Mon | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 67° | SE 17 mph | 70% |
| Tue | Showers And Thunderstorms | 73° / 59° | N 6 mph | 97% |
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
- E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50317
- Club website
- www.desmoinesmodelaires.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 Knapp Learning Center @ the Iowa State Fairgrounds. 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.
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No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KIKV, 5.7 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIKV 131035Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM SCT080 13/12 A3009 RMK AO2
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 740
- AMA district
- District 7
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50317
- Coordinates
- 41.5967, -93.5506
- Nearest weather station
- KIKV · 5.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- Y76 · 5.5 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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