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Iron Range R/C Club Inc - Forest Rte 949 — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Isabella, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KELO, 16 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 6 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KELO, 16 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.

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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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedMostly Sunny then Patchy Smoke85° / 65°SW 4 kt20%
ThuPatchy Smoke86° / 64°SW 4 kt39%
FriShowers And Thunderstorms Likely81° / 58°NW 4 kt68%

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
Forest Rte 949, Isabella, MN, 55607
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Handicap Accessible

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 Iron Range R/C Club Inc - Forest Rte 949. 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.

  • KELO Ely Municipal Airport 16 nm NW
  • KM96 US Forest Service Seaplane Base 20 nm NW
  • US-0843 Eagles Nest 4 Seaplane Base 25 nm W
  • 7MN2 Eagles Nest Seaplane Base 26 nm W
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VFR
Observed 0355Z (10:55 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KELO, 16 nm away.

Wind
170° 3 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.95"
Temp / Dew
19°C / 67°F
dew 14°C

Wind from the south (170°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KELO 290355Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A2995 RMK AO2 T01920144

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Iron Range R/C Club Inc - Forest Rte 949, an RC flying field in Isabella
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Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
2136
AMA district
District 7
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Isabella
State
Minnesota
ZIP
55607
Coordinates
47.7166, -91.4680
Nearest weather station
KELO · 16 nm
Time zone
America/Chicago
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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