Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 40.1663° N, Longitude: -85.3258° W
Address
5161 E. Memorial Drive, Muncie, IN 47302, USA – Google Maps Link
Closest International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Google Maps Directions – Approximately 65 miles from Muncie
Venue Description:
Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, the Academy of Model Aeronautics
(AMA) National Flying Site in Muncie, Indiana, spans over 1,100 acres of meticulously maintained grounds, making it the premier destination for aeromodeling events in the United States. The facility boasts multiple dedicated flying fields, each tailored to different types of model aircraft, providing competitors with world-class conditions to showcase their precision and skill.
At the center of the complex is Flying Site 1, the focal point for major international competitions such as the F3A World Championships. This field offers expansive, unobstructed airspace, perfect for precision aerobatics and large-scale competitive events. With its finely groomed grass runways, the site is fully equipped to handle the demands of elite international competitors.
The AMA headquarters itself is a hub of aeromodelling history and innovation. It houses the National Model Aviation Museum, which features a rich collection of model aircraft dating back over a century. Visitors can explore the sport’s evolution and learn how pioneers shaped what it has become today.
In addition to the competitive facilities, the venue includes the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC), the administrative home of the AMA. The on-site infrastructure ensures that competitors and spectators access ample amenities, including parking, restroom facilities, and spectator viewing areas.
The combination of world-class flying fields, deep-rooted aeromodeling history, and state-of-the-art amenities makes the AMA Flying Site in Muncie the perfect stage for the 2025 FAI F3A World Championship, providing an unmatched experience for pilots, teams, and spectators alike.
Click here to visit the IAC website.
Local Weather:
Average temperature for August is 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) with an average high temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius).
Average days that have rain in August is 6.2 days with an average total of 3.5” (8,89 centimeters).
Muncie is located at 936 feet (285,2 meters) above sea-level and is at Latitude 40 14N and Longitude 085 24W.
Wind is generally out of the West to South-West and averages 6mph (9,6 kph).
The National Society of Radio Controlled Aerobatics (NSRCA)
The USA has a rich tradition in F3A at both the national and international level since the start of competition. The NSRCA is the special interest group (SIG) for precision aerobatics in the USA and is well qualified to organize and host this event. The NSRCA has over 400 members and the US Precision Aerobatics Nationals draws over 100 contestants to the AMA flying site in
Muncie every year.
