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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 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.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

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.

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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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
TodaySunny82° / 61°N 12 kt0%
ThuSunny86° / 64°N 8 kt0%
FriMostly Sunny88° / 68°SW 6 kt6%

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.

  • 1D2 Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport 9 nm W
  • KDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 10 nm SW
  • KDET Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport 11 nm E
  • KVLL Oakland Troy Airport 12 nm N
  • KYIP Willow Run Airport 14 nm SW
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VFR
Observed 0353Z (11:53 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDTW, 9.6 nm away.

Wind
360° 8 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.86"
Temp / Dew
21°C / 69°F
dew 16°C

Wind from the north (360°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,500 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KDTW 290353Z 36008KT 10SM FEW065 SCT250 21/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02060156

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Detroit Aero Modelers - Spinoza Dr, an RC flying field in Detroit
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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 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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