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.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:05 AM CDT.
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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 71° / 56° | E 10 mph | 47% |
| Mon | Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 59° | S 20 mph | 96% |
| Tue | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny | 73° / 55° | N 10 mph | 24% |
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
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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.
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No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KSUX, 6.4 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSUX 130552Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01170106 10206 20117 402390117 50000
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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
- 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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