Red River RC Flyers - Alerus Center — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Grand Forks, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGFK, 4.2 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
3 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 KGFK, 4.2 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Patchy Smoke | 97° / 70° | SW 9 kt | 10% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 63° | SW 7 kt | 86% |
| Fri | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 87° / 61° | N 9 kt | 19% |
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
- 1200 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND, 58201
- Club website
- www.redriverflyers.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 Red River RC Flyers - Alerus Center. 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGFK, 4.2 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 3 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGFK 290053Z 16003KT 6SM HZ CLR 31/19 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP100 FU ALOFT T03060189
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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
- 490
- AMA district
- District 9
- City
- Grand Forks
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58201
- Coordinates
- 47.9098, -97.0904
- Nearest weather station
- KGFK · 4.2 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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