Cascade Flyers - McKenzie Bend Hwy | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bend, OR, decoded from the club's own weather station at the field, not a nearby airport (falls back to KBDN if the station goes offline): 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. Published field hours: 8 a.m. until dark. 3 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:39 AM PDT.
Based on the club's Ambient Weather station, wind measured at the field; visibility and ceiling via KBDN.
Weather is measured at the field by the club's own station, with visibility and ceiling from KBDN. 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 | ~410 ft | Grass | 1 mph head | 1 mph right (g2) |
| 18 | ~410 ft | Grass | 1 mph tail | 1 mph left (g2) |
No terminal forecast (TAF) is available near this field right now: some stations (especially military fields) only issue TAFs part-time.
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 | Partly Sunny | 49° / 26° | N 5 mph | 4% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 49° / 26° | W 5 mph | 6% |
| Sat | Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 46° / 26° | NE 3 mph | 44% |
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.
Want the full picture? See the club's Ambient Weather station's complete aviation weather page →
Live Club Weather
Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from the club's Ambient Weather station.
Wind is 53° off runway 36, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~410 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 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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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
- 44.1992, -121.4055
- Weather source
- On-site club station
- Fallback weather station
- KBDN · 10.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- OG15 · 2.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- 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 is measured at the field by the club's own station, with visibility and ceiling from KBDN. 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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