3M Club RC Flyers - Keats Ave S | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Cottage Grove, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSGS, 5.7 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (05/23 + 09/27 + 13/31) 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. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KSGS, 5.7 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 05/23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | ~288 ft | - | 1 mph head | 5 mph right |
| 23 | ~288 ft | - | 1 mph tail | 5 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 | Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 69° / 42° | S 15 mph | 68% |
| Thu | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 58° / 39° | NW 10 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny | 59° / 40° | SE 5 mph | 1% |
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
- 6215 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
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 3M Club RC Flyers - Keats Ave S. 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 KSGS, 5.7 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 4 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, broken clouds at 4,600 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 4,600 ft.
METAR KSGS 281435Z AUTO 13004KT 5SM BR BKN046 OVC070 14/13 A3002 RMK AO2 T01400133
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KSGS.
Wind is 84° off runway 05, the end with the most headwind right now.
~288 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KSGS.
Wind is 41° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
~296 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 13/31 against live wind from KSGS.
Wind is 0° off runway 13, the end with the most headwind right now.
~317 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 05/23 + 09/27 + 13/31 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 KSGS, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 2036
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Cottage Grove
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55016
- Coordinates
- 44.8602, -92.8985
- Nearest weather station
- KSGS · 5.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- 0MN0 · 5.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 05/23 + 09/27 + 13/31 ✓ 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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