Twin Cities Eagle Squadron 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Council Bluffs, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KOMA, 4 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 10 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Why Poor: gusting 24 kt.
Based on KOMA, 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 | Partly Sunny | 78° / 53° | SW 15 mph | 14% |
| Thu | Sunny | 69° / 53° | NE 8 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms | 69° / 56° | SE 7 mph | 83% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
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 Twin Cities Eagle Squadron 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KOMA, 4 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 15 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,300 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR KOMA 281952Z 18015G24KT 10SM SCT043 BKN100 26/16 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02560156
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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 site ID
- 22834
- City
- Council Bluffs
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51501
- Coordinates
- 41.2363, -95.9052
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KOMA · 4 nm
- Nearest airport
- IA35 · 2.9 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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