Cheyenne Hill Hoppers - CanAm Hwy | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Cheyenne, WY, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFEW, 5.9 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 (09/27 + 16/34) 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. 6 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 7:25 AM MDT.
Why Poor: 30°F, battery capacity drops.
Based on KFEW, 5.9 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | ~475 ft | Grass | 10 mph head | 6 mph right |
| 09 | ~475 ft | Grass | 10 mph tail | 6 mph left |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny | 59° / 37° | SW 15 mph | 0% |
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 62° / 34° | W 20 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 60° / 35° | S 10 mph | 0% |
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
- 7167 CanAm Highway, Cheyenne, WY, 82007
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.cheyennehillhoppers.com ↗
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 Cheyenne Hill Hoppers - CanAm 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KFEW, 5.9 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 13,000 ft, temperature 3°C (38°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFEW 271155Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM FEW130 03/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S SLP157 T00341010 10058 20014 53003 $
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KFEW.
Wind is 27° off runway 27, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~475 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 09/27 + 16/34 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
- 1690
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Cheyenne
- State
- Wyoming
- ZIP
- 82007
- Coordinates
- 41.0534, -104.7920
- Nearest weather station
- KFEW · 5.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- WY46 · 1.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Runway
- 09/27 + 16/34 ✓ 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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