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 runway orientation (18/36) 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. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 8:06 AM CDT.
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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 18/36, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | ~346 ft | Grass | 8 mph head | 7 mph left |
| 18 | ~346 ft | Grass | 8 mph tail | 7 mph right |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Sunny | 48° / 30° | NW 9 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 53° / 36° | E 7 mph | 0% |
| Sat | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 56° / 47° | SE 10 mph | 16% |
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
- Club website
- www.valleyrcflyers.net ↗
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KFAR, 5.5 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 7°C (45°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFAR 290153Z 32009KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP158 T00720039 $
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KFAR.
Wind is 39° off runway 36, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~346 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 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
- 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
- 18/36 ✓ 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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