Wichita Radio Control - Lake Afton | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Goddard, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station KICT, 9.9 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 12 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:12 AM CDT.
Why Poor: gusting 24 kt.
Based on KICT, 9.9 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
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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 | Mostly Sunny | 96° / 73° | SE 15 mph | 11% |
| Mon | Sunny | 99° / 74° | S 29 mph | 3% |
| Tue | Rain Showers Likely | 94° / 68° | S 17 mph | 70% |
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
- West Shore Drive, Goddard, KS, 67052
- Field hours
- Normal park hours. No engine operation between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. or noon on Sunday
- 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
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, First Aid Kit, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.wichitaradiocontrolclub.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Wichita Radio Control - Lake Afton. 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 KICT, 9.9 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 15 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,300 ft, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, broken clouds at 9,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR KICT 130753Z 10015G24KT 10SM FEW013 SCT070 BKN090 22/17 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND 08027/0718 SLP152 OCNL LTGICCC DSNT N CB DSNT N MOV E T02220167 $
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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
- 316
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Goddard
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 67052
- Coordinates
- 37.6164, -97.6333
- Nearest weather station
- KICT · 9.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- SN65 · 1.6 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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