Valley Aero Modelers, Inc - Quarry Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Appleton, WI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGRB, 15.8 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 (01/19) 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: Open daily year round. 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 KGRB, 15.8 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 01/19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | ~771 ft | Grass | 3 mph head | 3 mph right |
| 19 | ~771 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 3 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 | Chance Rain Showers | 60° / 50° | SE 8 mph | 38% |
| Wed | Sunny | 71° / 57° | S 9 mph | 3% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 64° / 38° | W 10 mph | 5% |
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
- 5007 Quarry Rd, Appleton, WI, 54913
- Field hours
- Open daily year round
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Kites, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- flyvam.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 Valley Aero Modelers, Inc - Quarry Field. 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 KGRB, 15.8 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 2,000 ft, temperature 8°C (47°F), altimeter 30.32 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,000 ft.
METAR KGRB 271253Z 06004KT 10SM BKN020 08/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP271 T00830056
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 01/19 against live wind from KGRB.
Wind is 49° off runway 01, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~771 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 01/19 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KGRB, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 670
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Appleton
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54913
- Coordinates
- 44.3377, -88.4384
- Nearest weather station
- KGRB · 15.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- KATW · 5.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 01/19 (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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