The Sometimers RC Club - 13661 E Gilman Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Leavenworth, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMCI, 9.4 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (01/19) 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. Published field hours: Daylight hours. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:45 AM CDT.
Based on KMCI, 9.4 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 01/19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | ~637 ft | Grass | 15 mph head | 6 mph left |
| 01 | ~637 ft | Grass | 15 mph tail | 6 mph right |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 77° / 58° | NE 5 mph | 14% |
| Fri | Rain Showers Likely | 77° / 56° | S 7 mph | 60% |
| Sat | Chance Rain Showers | 70° / 53° | SE 5 mph | 47% |
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
- 13661 Gilman Rd, Leavenworth, KS, 66048
- Field hours
- Daylight hours
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, First Person View, Float/Sea Planes
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.sometimersrc.com ↗
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 The Sometimers RC Club - 13661 E Gilman Rd. 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 KMCI, 9.4 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMCI 282353Z 17014KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02220128 10261 20217 57003 $
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 01/19 against live wind from KMCI.
Wind is 19° off runway 19, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~637 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 01/19 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 4998
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Leavenworth
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 66048
- Coordinates
- 39.2324, -94.8942
- Nearest weather station
- KMCI · 9.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- SN83 · 2.7 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 01/19 ✓ 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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