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Willmar Area R/C Club - Willmar Public School — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Willmar, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBDH, 5.8 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. 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 KBDH, 5.8 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.

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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 Smoke then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 69°S 9 kt16%
ThuPartly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely89° / 65°S 13 kt55%
FriShowers And Thunderstorms81° / 61°NE 13 kt80%

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
2701 37th Avenue Northeast, Willmar, MN, 56201
Field hours
Unlimited to all paid club members Asphalt fabric runway (210'). Solar powered 12v charging stations
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Slope Soaring, Soaring, Cars, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Float Flying Area, Workbenches
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

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 Willmar Area R/C Club - Willmar Public School. 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.

  • KBDH Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006) 6 nm SW
  • 67MN Pagel's Field 9 nm E
  • MN28 Lux Strip 15 nm SE
  • MN88 Empire Valley Airport 16 nm NE
  • KPEX Paynesville Municipal Airport 17 nm NE
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VFR
Observed 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBDH, 5.8 nm away.

Wind
010° 3 kt
Visibility
8 sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.90"
Temp / Dew
26°C / 79°F
dew 24°C

Wind from the north (010°) at 3 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, a few clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KBDH 290155Z AUTO 01003KT 8SM FEW100 26/24 A2990 RMK AO2

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Willmar Area R/C Club - Willmar Public School, an RC flying field in Willmar
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Field facts

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

AMA charter
1136
AMA district
District 7
City
Willmar
State
Minnesota
ZIP
56201
Coordinates
45.1603, -95.0086
Nearest weather station
KBDH · 5.8 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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