Cascade Miniature Aircraft Assn - CMAA RC Airfield | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Washington, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPAE, 9.9 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 (12/30) was measured from public aerial imagery 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. Activities listed by the club: Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Radio Control. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:47 AM PDT.
Why Poor: gusting 27 kt · precipitation.
Based on KPAE, 9.9 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 12/30, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | ~1,517 ft | Grass | 12 mph head | 18 mph right (g26) |
| 30 | ~1,517 ft | Grass | 10 mph tail | 18 mph left (g26) |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Light Rain Likely | 52° / 36° | S 5 mph | 74% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny | 54° / 35° | NE 2 mph | 19% |
| Fri | Chance Light Rain | 52° / 33° | E 1 mph | 51% |
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
- WA
- Activities permitted
- Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, 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 Cascade Miniature Aircraft Assn - CMAA RC Airfield. 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 KPAE, 9.9 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 19 kt, gusting 27 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 2,400 ft, broken clouds at 4,700 ft, overcast at 8,000 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,400 ft.
METAR KPAE 280553Z AUTO 18019G27KT 10SM -RA BKN024 BKN047 OVC080 09/06 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 18027/0550 RAB05 CIG 017V034 SLP113 P0000 60015 T00890061 10117 20089 58016
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 12/30 against live wind from KPAE.
Wind is 57° off runway 12, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~1517 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 12/30 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KPAE, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 584
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- State
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 47.8854, -122.0381
- Nearest weather station
- KPAE · 9.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- W16 · 1.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Runway
- 12/30 (est.)
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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