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Cascade Flyers - McKenzie Bend Hwy | RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bend, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBDN, 10.8 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. The 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. 3 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KBDN, 10.8 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
SunSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny60° / 36°W 13 mph19%
MonSunny71° / 40°NE 7 mph0%
TueSunny71° / 40°N 12 mph2%

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
66169 Highway 20, Bend, OR, 97701
Field hours
8 a.m. until dark
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, Cars, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Winches, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, 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 Cascade Flyers - McKenzie Bend Hwy. 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.

  • OG15 Sage Ranch Airport · 2 nm N
  • 7OR4 Pineridge Ranch Airport · 7 nm N
  • 61OR The Citadel Airport · 8 nm N
  • 3OR8 Cline Falls Air Park · 8 nm NE
  • OR34 Whippet Field · 8 nm N
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VFR
Observed 0155Z (6:55 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBDN, 10.8 nm away.

Wind
040° 8 mph
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
8,000 ft
Altimeter
29.88"
Temp / Dew
52°F / 11°C
dew 48°F / 9°C

Wind from the northeast (040°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 8,000 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 11°C (52°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,000 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KBDN 130155Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM FEW020 BKN080 OVC100 11/09 A2988 RMK AO2 P0004

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Cascade Flyers - McKenzie Bend Hwy, an RC flying field in Bend
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KBDN, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
3080
AMA district
District 11
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Bend
State
Oregon
ZIP
97701
Coordinates
44.1989, -121.4050
Nearest weather station
KBDN · 10.8 nm
Nearest airport
OG15 · 2.1 nm
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
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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