Kalkaska Area Model Pilot Society - Seeley Rd NW | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Rapid City, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KACB, 13 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 (09/27) was measured from public aerial imagery 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. Published field hours: DAWN-DUSK. 12 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.
Based on KACB, 13 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 09/27, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~456 ft | Grass | 5 mph head | 7 mph right |
| 27 | ~456 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 7 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | Mostly Cloudy | 56° / 43° | SE 10 mph | 12% |
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 71° / 54° | S 10 mph | 8% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers | 62° / 37° | W 15 mph | 49% |
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
- 534 Seeley Road Northwest, Rapid City, MI, 49676
- Field hours
- DAWN-DUSK
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Jets
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Indoor Restrooms, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches, Porta-Pots
- Club website
- www.kamps-rc.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 Kalkaska Area Model Pilot Society - Seeley Rd NW. 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 KACB, 13 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 30.38 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KACB 271555Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3038 RMK AO2 T01160037
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KACB.
Wind is 60° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~456 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 09/27 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KACB, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 986
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Rapid City
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49676
- Coordinates
- 44.7724, -85.1760
- Nearest weather station
- KACB · 13 nm
- Nearest airport
- KY89 · 3.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Runway
- 09/27 (est.)
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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