R/C Barnstormers - Hillsdale Reservoir — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hillsdale, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station KIXD, 11.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. 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.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KIXD, 11.1 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 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 73° | SE 8 kt | 22% |
| Thu | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 88° / 73° | SE 9 kt | 51% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 68° | W 10 kt | 80% |
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
- Hillsdale Reservoir, Hillsdale, KS, 66036
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Windsock Poles, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.barnstormers.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 R/C Barnstormers - Hillsdale Reservoir. 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 KIXD, 11.1 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIXD 290353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 26/24 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02560239
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KIXD, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1725
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Hillsdale
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 66036
- Coordinates
- 38.6457, -94.9078
- Nearest weather station
- KIXD · 11.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 00KS · 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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⚠️ 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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