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Kent Radio Aeromodelers, Inc. - KRAM Flying Field | RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Alto, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGRR, 8.2 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

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.

CALM

Great flying weather

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

🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:20 AM EDT.

Based on KGRR, 8.2 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
SunPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers75° / 46°NW 16 mph18%
MonSunny71° / 57°E 6 mph0%
TueShowers And Thunderstorms Likely81° / 61°SW 16 mph56%

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
7737 Wingeier Ave SE, Alto, MI, 49302
Field hours
Electric: Monday through Sunday from sunrise until sunset plus 30 minutes. Gas and Glow Power: Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. until sunset plus 30 minutes or 9 p.m. whichever is earlier.
Activities permitted
3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
Field features
Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Helicopter Pad, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches, Battery Chargers

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 Kent Radio Aeromodelers, Inc. - KRAM Flying Field. 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.

  • 26MI Van Strien Airport · 6 nm N
  • 24C Lowell City Airport · 8 nm N
  • KGRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 8 nm NW
  • 2MI5 Somerville Airport · 9 nm NW
  • K9D9 Hastings Airport · 9 nm S
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VFR
Observed 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KGRR, 8.2 nm away.

Wind
220° 5 mph
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
4,300 ft
Altimeter
29.86"
Temp / Dew
75°F / 24°C
dew 65°F / 18°C

Wind from the southwest (220°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 4,300 ft, broken clouds at 18,000 ft, overcast at 24,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,300 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KGRR 130053Z 22004KT 10SM BKN043 BKN180 OVC240 24/18 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02390183

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Kent Radio Aeromodelers, Inc. - KRAM Flying Field, an RC flying field in Alto
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KGRR, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
362
AMA district
District 7
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Alto
State
Michigan
ZIP
49302
Coordinates
42.8204, -85.3567
Nearest weather station
KGRR · 8.2 nm
Nearest airport
26MI · 6.3 nm
Time zone
America/Detroit
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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