Headwaters Radio Control Flying Club - 109th Ave | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Park Rapids, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPKD, 2.9 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 (14/32 + 18/36) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Published field hours: Daylight to sunset 7/24. 6 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:58 AM CDT.
Based on KPKD, 2.9 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 14/32, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | ~601 ft | Grass | 2 mph head | 8 mph right |
| 32 | ~601 ft | Grass | 2 mph tail | 8 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 | Widespread Fog | 57° / 29° | SW 10 mph | 63% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 49° / 28° | NW 13 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 52° / 28° | 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
- 16546 109th Avenue, Park Rapids, MN, 56470
- Field hours
- Daylight to sunset 7/24
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.headwatersrcclub.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 Headwaters Radio Control Flying Club - 109th 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 KPKD, 2.9 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 900 ft, temperature 7°C (44°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 900 ft.
METAR KPKD 280753Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM OVC009 07/05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP164 T00670050
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 14/32 against live wind from KPKD.
Wind is 65° off runway 14, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~601 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 14/32 + 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
- 3902
- AMA district
- District 7
- City
- Park Rapids
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56470
- Coordinates
- 46.8995, -95.1426
- Nearest weather station
- KPKD · 2.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 14/32 + 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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