NETRC Flying Field, Lake Bob Sandlan — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Mount Pleasant, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KOSA, 2.3 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (16/34) 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: SUN UP TO SUN DOWN 7 DAYS A WEEKGATES LOCKED AT NIGHT. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KOSA, 2.3 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 16/34, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | ~630 ft | Asphalt | 7 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 34 | ~630 ft | Asphalt | 7 kt tail | 2 kt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 97° / 77° | SW 4 kt | 3% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 97° / 76° | S 4 kt | 7% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 98° / 79° | SW 9 kt | 2% |
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
- off of Fort Sherman Dam Rd, Mount Pleasant, TX, 75455
- Field hours
- SUN UP TO SUN DOWN 7 DAYS A WEEKGATES LOCKED AT NIGHT
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Cars
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.mtpleasantrc.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 NETRC Flying Field, Lake Bob Sandlan. 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 KOSA, 2.3 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (91°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOSA 290055Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 32/22 A2982 RMK AO2 T03250224
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 16/34 against live wind from KOSA.
Wind is 24° off runway 16 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~630 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 16/34 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 KOSA, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 866
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Mount Pleasant
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75455
- Coordinates
- 33.0879, -95.0054
- Nearest weather station
- KOSA · 2.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 16/34 (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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