Downriver Aeromodelers - Sigler Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in S Rockwood, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KONZ, 7.2 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: 8 a.m. - Dusk: Electrics 9 a.m. - Dusk: Glow/Gas (noise producing). 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 KONZ, 7.2 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 | 82° / 58° | N 12 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 85° / 61° | N 7 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 85° / 65° | SW 8 kt | 3% |
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
- 4235 E Sigler Rd, S Rockwood, MI, 48179-9754
- Field hours
- 8 a.m. - Dusk: Electrics 9 a.m. - Dusk: Glow/Gas (noise producing)
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Kites
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, 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 Downriver Aeromodelers - Sigler 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 KONZ, 7.2 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KONZ 290155Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM SCT065 22/19 A2982 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
- 4496
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- S Rockwood
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48179-9754
- Coordinates
- 42.0391, -83.3009
- Nearest weather station
- KONZ · 7.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- 78MI · 0.1 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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