Flying Eagles Inc 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bay City, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMBS, 4.6 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (09/27) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 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 KMBS, 4.6 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, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~887 ft | - | 7 mph head | 1 mph right |
| 27 | ~887 ft | - | 7 mph tail | 1 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | 58° / 44° | SE 8 mph | 4% |
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 72° / 51° | S 9 mph | 3% |
| Thu | Chance Light Rain | 72° / 41° | SW 16 mph | 44% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
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 Flying Eagles Inc 1. 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 KMBS, 4.6 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.41 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMBS 271553Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP301 T01000039
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KMBS.
Wind is 8° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
~887 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 09/27 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KMBS, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA site ID
- 23429
- City
- Bay City
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48706
- Coordinates
- 43.5758, -83.9944
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KMBS · 4.6 nm
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway
- 09/27 (est.)
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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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