Gladwin Area R/C Club - Gladwin Airport — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Beaverton, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGDW, 0.3 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. 10 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 KGDW, 0.3 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 82° / 56° | N 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 87° / 58° | NW 4 kt | 1% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 86° / 60° | SW 4 kt | 20% |
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
- River Rd., Beaverton, MI, 48612
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Gladwin Area R/C Club - Gladwin Airport. 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 KGDW, 0.3 nm away.
Wind from the north (350°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGDW 290435Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A2990 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
- 4329
- AMA district
- District 7
- City
- Beaverton
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48612
- Coordinates
- 43.9670, -84.4780
- Nearest weather station
- KGDW · 0.3 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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