Cadillac Area Modelers Society - 23 Mile Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Marion, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCAD, 10.2 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: Electric only prior to 9 a.m. or after 8 p.m.. 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 KCAD, 10.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 78° / 55° | N 10 kt | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 83° / 59° | N 6 kt | 4% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 60° | W 7 kt | 26% |
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
- 9000 23 Mile Road, Marion, MI, 49665
- Field hours
- Electric only prior to 9 a.m. or after 8 p.m.
- Activities permitted
- Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Startup Stands, Battery Chargers
- Club website
- www.cadillacrc.org ↗
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 Cadillac Area Modelers Society - 23 Mile 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCAD, 10.2 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCAD 290155Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A2992 RMK AO2
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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
- 1471
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Marion
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49665
- Coordinates
- 44.1448, -85.2716
- Nearest weather station
- KCAD · 10.2 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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