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Valley RC Flyers Inc - 30th St — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Moorhead, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFAR, 5.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KFAR, 5.5 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedPatchy Smoke97° / 72°SW 9 kt3%
ThuShowers And Thunderstorms87° / 64°S 10 kt78%
FriChance Rain Showers86° / 61°NE 11 kt46%

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
9914 30th St N, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Cars
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Children's Playground, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks

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 RC Flyers Inc - 30th St. 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.

  • MN77 Jerger's Field 4 nm S
  • KFAR Hector International Airport 5 nm SW
  • KD54 West Fargo Municipal Airport 9 nm SW
  • KJKJ Moorhead Municipal Airport 9 nm S
  • NA17 Jacob Gust Airport 9 nm W
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VFR
Observed 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KFAR, 5.5 nm away.

Wind
140° 5 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.86"
Temp / Dew
26°C / 79°F
dew 18°C

Wind from the southeast (140°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KFAR 290153Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02610178

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Valley RC Flyers Inc - 30th St, an RC flying field in Moorhead
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Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
767
AMA district
District 9
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Moorhead
State
Minnesota
ZIP
56560
Coordinates
46.9905, -96.7305
Nearest weather station
KFAR · 5.5 nm
Nearest airport
MN77 · 4.1 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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