Orono Lake — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Elk River, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCFE, 13.9 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KCFE, 13.9 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.

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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
Wed	Patchy Smoke then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	91° / 69°	S 4 kt	22%
Thu	Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	91° / 66°	S 9 kt	20%
Fri	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	81° / 62°	E 9 kt	73%

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: Orono Park 18599 Gary St, Elk River, MN, 55330
Club website: www.wrightflyers.net ↗

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 Orono Lake. 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.

MN40 Meadowvale Airport — 3 nm N
MY86 Johnson Seaplane Base — 11 nm SW
83MY Leos Landing Seaplane Base — 12 nm SE
MY95 Swanson Field — 12 nm NE
42MN Kral's Personal Use Landing Field — 13 nm S

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VFR

Observed 0255Z (9:55 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCFE, 13.9 nm away.

Wind

050° 7 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

29.92"

Temp / Dew

23°C / 73°F

dew 22°C

Wind from the northeast (050°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,900 ft, a few clouds at 4,900 ft, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KCFE 290255Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM FEW039 FEW049 SCT070 23/22 A2992 RMK AO2

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Orono Lake, an RC flying field in Elk River

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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KCFE, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter: 4143
AMA district: District 7
City: Elk River
State: Minnesota
ZIP: 55330
Coordinates: 45.3054, -93.5895
Nearest weather station: KCFE · 13.9 nm
Nearest airport: MN40 · 3.4 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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