Grassfield RC Club - 101st Ave | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Brooklyn Park, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMIC, 4.8 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (18/36) 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. 12 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 KMIC, 4.8 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 18/36, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~431 ft | Grass | 5 mph head | 2 mph left |
| 36 | ~431 ft | Grass | 5 mph tail | 2 mph right |
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 | Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 68° / 41° | S 10 mph | 93% |
| Thu | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 58° / 39° | NW 10 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny | 59° / 40° | E 5 mph | 0% |
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
- 8901 101st Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445
- Field hours
- No flying gas or glow powered planes before 10 a.m. Monday thru Saturday. No flying gas or glow powered planes before noon on Sunday.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, 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, Clubhouse, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Helicopter Pad, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.grassfieldrc.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 Grassfield RC Club - 101st Ave. 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 KMIC, 4.8 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, a few clouds at 800 ft, scattered clouds at 2,400 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
SPECI KMIC 281502Z 15005KT 7SM FEW008 SCT024 BKN060 15/13 A3000 RMK AO2 T01500128
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KMIC.
Wind is 30° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~431 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1405
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Brooklyn Park
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55445
- Coordinates
- 45.1356, -93.3966
- Nearest weather station
- KMIC · 4.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- 83MY · 2.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 18/36 ✓ 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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⚠️ 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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