St Joe Barnstormers - Field of Dreams | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Saint Joseph, MO, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSTJ, 8.1 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (18/36) is confirmed by the club 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. 10 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.
Based on KSTJ, 8.1 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 18/36, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~600 ft | Grass | 9 mph head | 3 mph right |
| 36 | ~600 ft | Grass | 9 mph tail | 3 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | Mostly Cloudy | 72° / 56° | SW 9 mph | 2% |
| Wed | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 79° / 60° | S 20 mph | 17% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 77° / 58° | SW 3 mph | 63% |
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
- 7274 Missouri 6, Saint Joseph, MO, 64507
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- https://www.facebook.com/stjoebarnstormers/ ↗
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 St Joe Barnstormers - Field of Dreams. 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 KSTJ, 8.1 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 5,500 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 30.14 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
METAR KSTJ 271753Z 20008KT 10SM BKN055 OVC100 19/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP201 T01940111 10200 20133 58006 $
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KSTJ.
Wind is 19° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~600 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSTJ, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3404
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Saint Joseph
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 64507
- Coordinates
- 39.7796, -94.7335
- Nearest weather station
- KSTJ · 8.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 69MU · 5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 18/36 ✓ verified
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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