Pete Darter Flying Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Sherman, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGYI, 5.7 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 12 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 KGYI, 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 101° / 79° | SW 4 kt | 2% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 101° / 79° | SW 4 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 102° / 79° | SW 9 kt | 6% |
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
- 734 Logston Road, Sherman, TX, 75092
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Cars
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.texomarc.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 Pete Darter Flying Field. 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 KGYI, 5.7 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGYI 290255Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 32/20 A2984 RMK AO2 T03180204 53004 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KGYI, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 276
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Sherman
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75092
- Coordinates
- 33.6441, -96.7502
- Nearest weather station
- KGYI · 5.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- TA93 · 1.1 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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⚠️ 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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