Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club - White Lake Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in White Lake, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPTK, 3.1 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 (14/32) is confirmed by the club 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. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KPTK, 3.1 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 14/32, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | ~735 ft | Grass | 3 mph head | 1 mph right |
| 32 | ~735 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 1 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 | Sunny | 71° / 51° | SW 6 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain | 71° / 40° | W 14 mph | 41% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 61° / 41° | NW 6 mph | 1% |
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
- 9480 White Lake Rd., White Lake, MI, 48386
- Field hours
- Electric – sunrise to sunset 7 days a week. Gas/glow – 10 a.m. to sunset 7 days a week. Pets must be on a leash and under the control of their owners at all times. Family camping and fishing available adjacent to site at Pontiac State Park.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Kites
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.pmac-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 Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club - White Lake Rd. 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 KPTK, 3.1 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 13,000 ft, temperature 16°C (60°F), altimeter 30.28 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPTK 281453Z COR 15003KT 10SM SCT130 16/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP253 T01560111 50002
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 14/32 against live wind from KPTK.
Wind is 13° off runway 14, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~735 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 14/32 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
- 367
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- White Lake
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48386
- Coordinates
- 42.6919, -83.4794
- Nearest weather station
- KPTK · 3.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Runway
- 14/32 ✓ 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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