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Smoky Hill Model Flying Club Inc 1 — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Salina, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSLN, 3.5 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. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KSLN, 3.5 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.

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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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
TodaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 74°E 10 kt24%
ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 74°SE 14 kt32%
FriChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny92° / 67°N 14 kt51%

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
E Shilling Rd, Salina, KS, 67401
Activities permitted
3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Workbenches
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

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 Smoky Hill Model Flying Club Inc 1. 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.

  • KSLN Salina Municipal Airport 3 nm W
  • SN00 J Roesner Airport 4 nm N
  • US-4864 Tamarack Landing 5 nm NE
  • 1KS6 Silers Plane Valley Airport 6 nm N
  • 58KS Burger's Valley Airport 10 nm NW
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VFR
Observed 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSLN, 3.5 nm away.

Wind
130° 8 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.87"
Temp / Dew
28°C / 82°F
dew 23°C

Wind from the southeast (130°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KSLN 290453Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02780233

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Smoky Hill Model Flying Club Inc 1, an RC flying field in Salina
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSLN, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
2791
AMA district
District 9
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
AMA site ID
21736
City
Salina
State
Kansas
ZIP
67401
Coordinates
38.7806, -97.5789
FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
400 ft AGL
FAA agreement boundary
660 ft
Nearest weather station
KSLN · 3.5 nm
Time zone
America/Chicago
Fixed-wing status
Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
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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Data status: Club listings courtesy of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Club Finder. Field list combines the current AMA Club Finder inventory (used with permission) with the FAA/AMA published flying-site list. Locations and statuses are shown as published; runway orientations are measured from aerial imagery for a subset of fields and labeled as estimates until club-verified — corrections welcome via the report form. Source note: No runway bearing inferred from the FAA fixed-site boundary; verify activity and runway from AMA or imagery. Spotted an error? ✏️ Suggest an edit

⚠️ 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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