R/C West Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Dallas Center, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPRO, 14.2 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Published field hours: DAWN TO DUSK EXCEPT SUNDAY. 6 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 KPRO, 14.2 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 | Sunny | 89° / 69° | SE 7 kt | 7% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 86° / 67° | S 10 kt | 14% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 63° | W 15 kt | 90% |
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
- 24718 T Avenue, Dallas Center, IA, 50063
- Field hours
- DAWN TO DUSK EXCEPT SUNDAY
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, 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, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- 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 R/C West 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 KPRO, 14.2 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, overcast at 15,000 ft, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 15,000 ft.
METAR KPRO 290135Z AUTO 07003KT 9SM OVC150 26/24 A2989 RMK AO2 T02570243 $
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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
- Dallas Center
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50063
- Coordinates
- 41.6809, -93.9125
- Nearest weather station
- KPRO · 14.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- 39IA · 4.8 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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