Minneapolis Piston Poppers - Westwood Middle School | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Minneapolis, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KANE, 1.8 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Published field hours: June 15- Sept 30th, Wed 4-9 p.m. Sat & Sun 8 a.m. -9 p.m.. Activities listed by the club: Control Line. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Based on KANE, 1.8 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy | 58° / 49° | S 10 mph | 3% |
| Wed | Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms | 68° / 43° | S 10 mph | 89% |
| Thu | Sunny | 58° / 40° | NW 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
- 772 U.S. 10, Minneapolis, MN, 55449
- Field hours
- June 15- Sept 30th, Wed 4-9 p.m. Sat & Sun 8 a.m. -9 p.m.
- Activities permitted
- Control Line
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Control Line Circles, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.pistonpoppers.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 Minneapolis Piston Poppers - Westwood Middle School. 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 KANE, 1.8 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 10 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, overcast at 700 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 700 ft.
METAR KANE 271950Z 17010KT 5SM BR OVC007 12/11 A3001
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 380
- AMA district
- District 7
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55449
- Coordinates
- 45.1394, -93.2533
- Nearest weather station
- KANE · 1.8 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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25–50 miles
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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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