Rice Lake MAC - WI 25 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Rice Lake, WI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRPD, 4.3 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 (09/27) 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. Published field hours: Contact property owner. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KRPD, 4.3 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~907 ft | Grass | 5 mph head | 7 mph right |
| 27 | ~907 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 7 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 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 56° / 49° | S 10 mph | 15% |
| Wed | Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 68° / 43° | S 15 mph | 65% |
| Thu | Sunny | 58° / 34° | NW 10 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
- 1880 15th St, Rice Lake, WI, 54868
- Field hours
- Contact property owner
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Helicopter Pad, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.RiceLakeModelAirplaneclub.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 Rice Lake MAC - WI 25. 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 KRPD, 4.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 2,200 ft, temperature 11°C (52°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,200 ft.
METAR KRPD 272155Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM OVC022 11/09 A3007 RMK AO2 T01130089
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KRPD.
Wind is 61° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~907 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 09/27 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
- 655
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Rice Lake
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54868
- Coordinates
- 45.4738, -91.8436
- Nearest weather station
- KRPD · 4.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 9Y7 · 4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 09/27 ✓ 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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