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Sooland RC Modelers - Sparling Field — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Dakota City, NE, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSUX, 6.4 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. Published field hours: No flying before 8 a.m. No flying on channel 20 (conflict with local TV station). 3 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 KSUX, 6.4 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
WedPatchy Smoke92° / 70°S 9 kt4%
ThuPatchy Smoke85° / 66°S 13 kt68%
FriShowers And Thunderstorms Likely82° / 61°NW 17 kt71%

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
857 162nd st, Dakota City, NE, 68731
Field hours
No flying before 8 a.m. No flying on channel 20 (conflict with local TV station)
Activities permitted
3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Cars
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed
Club website
slrcm.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 Sooland RC Modelers - Sparling 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.

  • K7K8 Martin Field 2 nm NE
  • NE75 Kristijanto Airstrip 4 nm SE
  • KSUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field 6 nm E
  • 7K7 Graham Field 7 nm N
  • IA84 Lawton Airport 14 nm E
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VFR
Observed 0252Z (9:52 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSUX, 6.4 nm away.

Wind
110° 6 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.91"
Temp / Dew
26°C / 78°F
dew 23°C

Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KSUX 290252Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 26/23 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02560233 53011

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Sooland RC Modelers - Sparling Field, an RC flying field in Dakota City
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSUX, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
1361
AMA district
District 9
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Dakota City
State
Nebraska
ZIP
68731
Coordinates
42.4344, -96.5169
Nearest weather station
KSUX · 6.4 nm
Nearest airport
K7K8 · 2.3 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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