CCRCS - Clark County RC Society Inc - Clark County Fairgrounds | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Ridgefield, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KVUO, 7.6 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (18/36) 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. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:46 AM PDT.
Why Marginal: precipitation.
Based on KVUO, 7.6 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 18/36, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~406 ft | - | 7 mph head | 1 mph left |
| 36 | ~406 ft | - | 7 mph tail | 1 mph right |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers And Thunderstorms | 55° / 34° | SW 13 mph | 89% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers | 55° / 35° | SE 3 mph | 49% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 54° / 31° | S 7 mph | 54% |
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
- 17502 NE 2nd Ave, Ridgefield, WA, 98642
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.ccrcs.org ↗
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 CCRCS - Clark County RC Society Inc - Clark County Fairgrounds. 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 KVUO, 7.6 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 ft, overcast at 6,000 ft, temperature 11°C (51°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
SPECI KVUO 280805Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM -RA SCT020 OVC060 11/07 A3002 RMK AO2 P0000 T01060072
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KVUO.
Wind is 6° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
~406 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 18/36 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 KVUO, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1759
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Ridgefield
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98642
- Coordinates
- 45.7471, -122.6748
- Nearest weather station
- KVUO · 7.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 28WA · 2.7 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Runway
- 18/36 (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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