Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club - Barkley Dr | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Lenexa, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station KOJC, 8.2 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (05/23) 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. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:43 AM CDT.
Based on KOJC, 8.2 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
Pre-filled with runway 05/23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | ~337 ft | - | 6 mph head | 5 mph left |
| 05 | ~337 ft | - | 6 mph tail | 5 mph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny | 79° / 61° | S 17 mph | 18% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 78° / 60° | SW 7 mph | 18% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 76° / 57° | S 7 mph | 48% |
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
- 18314 Barkley Drive, Lenexa, KS, 66219
- Field hours
- Year round. Closed when park is closed (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily). Located on Shawnee Mission County Park and subject to park regulations.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.flysmrcc.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 Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club - Barkley Dr. 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 KOJC, 8.2 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,500 ft, scattered clouds at 8,000 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOJC 280753Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM FEW065 SCT080 17/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01720106
Want the full picture? See KOJC's complete aviation weather page →
Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KOJC.
Wind is 41° off runway 23, the end with the most headwind right now.
~337 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 05/23 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 KOJC, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 312
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Lenexa
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 66219
- Coordinates
- 38.9759, -94.7980
- Nearest weather station
- KOJC · 8.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- 51K · 4.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 05/23 (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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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