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.
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.
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 | Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms | 61° / 32° | S 5 mph | 90% |
| Thu | Mostly Cloudy | 45° / 27° | W 10 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 48° / 27° | W 5 mph | 1% |
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
- Club website
- www.irrcc.weebly.com ↗
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KELO, 16 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 600 ft, temperature 7°C (44°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 600 ft.
METAR KELO 281555Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM OVC006 07/06 A2999 RMK AO2 T00680059
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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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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⚠️ 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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