Buckley Aero Modelers - 2 1/2 Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Buckley, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTVC, 15.4 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: No flying before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m.. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KTVC, 15.4 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
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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 Cloudy | 57° / 45° | SE 10 mph | 8% |
| Wed | Sunny | 71° / 55° | S 10 mph | 5% |
| Thu | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 63° / 34° | W 15 mph | 52% |
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
- Buckley Old Engine Show Grounds, Buckley, MI, 49620
- Field hours
- No flying before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Covered Shelter
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 Buckley Aero Modelers - 2 1/2 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 KTVC, 15.4 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 16,000 ft, overcast at 25,000 ft, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 30.35 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KTVC 271553Z 14006KT 10SM FEW160 OVC250 12/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP279 T01170033
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3851
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Buckley
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49620
- Coordinates
- 44.5012, -85.7056
- Nearest weather station
- KTVC · 15.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- Y88 · 6.7 nm
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- 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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