Capital Area Radio Drone Squad (C.A.R.D.S) - Otto Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Grand Ledge, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFPK, 6.8 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: 9 to dusk. 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 KFPK, 6.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 82° / 56° | N 10 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 85° / 60° | N 6 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 85° / 63° | SW 7 kt | 10% |
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
- 8328 Otto Road, Grand Ledge, MI, 48837
- Field hours
- 9 to dusk
- Activities permitted
- Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.cardsrc.com ↗
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 Capital Area Radio Drone Squad (C.A.R.D.S) - Otto 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 KFPK, 6.8 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFPK 290155Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM SCT055 21/16 A2984 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
- 353
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Grand Ledge
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48837
- Coordinates
- 42.6881, -84.7987
- Nearest weather station
- KFPK · 6.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- K4D0 · 5.9 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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