Detroit Aero Modelers - Spinoza Dr | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Detroit, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDTW, 9.6 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (09/27 + 18/36) 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. Published field hours: Daylight hours. 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 KDTW, 9.6 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 09/27, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
Current wind is variable at 6 mph: light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | ~270 ft | Grass | - | - |
| 27 | ~270 ft | Grass | - | - |
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 | Mostly Cloudy | 63° / 49° | E 8 mph | 2% |
| Wed | Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny | 71° / 51° | S 7 mph | 2% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain | 75° / 51° | SW 14 mph | 19% |
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
- 8843 Spinoza Dr, Detroit, MI, 48239
- Field hours
- Daylight hours
- Activities permitted
- Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
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 Detroit Aero Modelers - Spinoza Dr. 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 KDTW, 9.6 nm away.
Wind variable at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,500 ft, scattered clouds at 18,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 30.38 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KDTW 271553Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW025 SCT180 BKN250 14/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP290 T01390083
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KDTW.
Wind is calm or variable. Either end works.
Grass · ~270 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 09/27 + 18/36 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 KDTW, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1204
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48239
- Coordinates
- 42.3558, -83.2530
- Nearest weather station
- KDTW · 9.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 1D2 · 9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Runway
- 09/27 + 18/36 ✓ 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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