Northern Navigators RC - 135th Ave | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Thief River Falls, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTVF, 1.4 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 (18/36) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. 3 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 8:04 AM CDT.
Based on KTVF, 1.4 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 18/36, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~590 ft | Grass | 15 mph head | 6 mph right |
| 36 | ~590 ft | Grass | 15 mph tail | 6 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | Patchy Fog then Light Rain | 51° / 30° | SW 12 mph | 81% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 45° / 29° | NW 12 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 46° / 30° | NE 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
- 11287 135th Avenue Northeast, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701
- Field hours
- Unlimited Easy access on county gravel road from all directions. Members only have gate access.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Kites
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
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 Northern Navigators RC - 135th Ave. 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 KTVF, 1.4 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 600 ft, temperature 6°C (42°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 600 ft.
METAR KTVF 280856Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM OVC006 06/05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP152 T00560050 51006
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KTVF.
Wind is 21° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~590 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1848
- AMA district
- District 7
- City
- Thief River Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56701
- Coordinates
- 48.0428, -96.1867
- Nearest weather station
- KTVF · 1.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 18/36 ✓ verified
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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