River City Flyers of Wisconsin - Connell Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Eau Claire, WI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KEAU, 5.4 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 (13/31) was measured from public aerial imagery 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: 8 a.m. until dark Monday thru Sunday (7 days). 4 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.
Based on KEAU, 5.4 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 13/31, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | ~396 ft | Grass | 12 mph head | 5 mph right |
| 31 | ~396 ft | Grass | 12 mph tail | 5 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | Cloudy | 60° / 51° | S 10 mph | 10% |
| Wed | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 71° / 47° | S 15 mph | 49% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 60° / 36° | 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
- 8001 Connell Road, Eau Claire, WI, 54703
- Field hours
- 8 a.m. until dark Monday thru Sunday (7 days)
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.rivercityflyerswi.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 River City Flyers of Wisconsin - Connell 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 KEAU, 5.4 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, overcast at 8,000 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KEAU 272156Z 15011KT 10SM BKN065 OVC080 13/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01280089
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 13/31 against live wind from KEAU.
Wind is 20° off runway 13, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~396 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 13/31 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 4637
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Eau Claire
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54703
- Coordinates
- 44.8269, -91.3708
- Nearest weather station
- KEAU · 5.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 13/31 (est.)
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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