Glacier R/Cers 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Whitefish, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGPI, 3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (08/26) 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. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 100 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. Published field hours: 8 am to 8 pm. 2 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 KGPI, 3 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 08/26, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | ~941 ft | - | 0 mph head | 5 mph right |
| 26 | ~941 ft | - | 0 mph head | 5 mph left |
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 | Light Rain Likely | 44° / 30° | SW 8 mph | 64% |
| Wed | Rain And Snow | 43° / 26° | S 12 mph | 80% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Light Snow then Patchy Fog | 43° / 23° | NE 3 mph | 23% |
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
- 115 K Lazy D Ranch Road, Whitefish, MT, 59937
- Field hours
- 8 am to 8 pm
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.glacierrcers.org/ ↗
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 Glacier R/Cers 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 KGPI, 3 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 3,500 ft, temperature 6°C (42°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,500 ft.
METAR KGPI 271655Z 17004KT 10SM OVC035 06/04 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP119 T00560039
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 08/26 against live wind from KGPI.
Wind is 93° off runway 08, the end with the most headwind right now.
~941 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 08/26 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 KGPI, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3254
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- AMA site ID
- 22584
- City
- Whitefish
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59937
- Coordinates
- 48.3531, -114.2971
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 100 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KGPI · 3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 27MT · 2.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway
- 08/26 ✓ 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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Nearby RC flying fields
Other AMA club fields near this one.
Within 25 miles
- Glacier R/Cers 211 mi
25–50 miles
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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