MARCS 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in N Little Rock, AR, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLIT, 3.8 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 (18/36) is confirmed by the club 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 200 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. Published field hours: 7 days a week sunup to sundown. 10 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.
Based on KLIT, 3.8 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 18/36, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~465 ft | Grass | 10 mph head | 3 mph left |
| 36 | ~465 ft | Grass | 10 mph tail | 3 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | Partly Sunny | 78° / 51° | S 5 mph | 3% |
| Wed | Sunny | 82° / 52° | SE 5 mph | 2% |
| Thu | Sunny | 84° / 55° | S 5 mph | 0% |
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
- 3211 Central Airport Rd, N Little Rock, AR, 72117
- Field hours
- 7 days a week sunup to sundown
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Children's Playground, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- WWW.THEMARCS.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 MARCS 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 KLIT, 3.8 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 7,500 ft, scattered clouds at 12,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 30.17 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KLIT 272053Z 16010KT 10SM FEW075 SCT120 BKN250 26/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP217 T02610083 56021
Want the full picture? See KLIT's complete aviation weather page →
Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KLIT.
Wind is 21° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~465 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KLIT, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 107
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- AMA site ID
- 20342
- City
- N Little Rock
- State
- Arkansas
- ZIP
- 72117-9507
- Coordinates
- 34.7815, -92.1788
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 200 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KLIT · 3.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway
- 18/36 ✓ verified
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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