Dick Scobee Memorial Airfield — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Houston, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSGR, 6.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The runway orientation (14/32) 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. Published field hours: Daylight hours, located in George Bush Park. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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Poor RC flying conditions

Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.

Factors: gusting 19 kt.

Based on KSGR, 6.5 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.

Runway winds & crosswind

Pre-filled with runway 14/32, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.

RunwayUsing runway 14/32

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
14FAV	~710 ft	Fabric	8 kt head	9 kt right (g15)
32	~710 ft	Fabric	8 kt tail	9 kt left (g15)

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	Mostly Sunny	99° / 78°	SW 9 kt	2%
Thu	Mostly Sunny	101° / 78°	SW 4 kt	1%
Fri	Mostly Sunny	101° / 79°	SW 4 kt	1%

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: Dick Scobee Dr, Houston, TX, 77082
Field hours: Daylight hours, located in George Bush Park
Activities permitted: 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, Kites
Field features: Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Battery Chargers, Children's Playground, Clubhouse, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Night Flying, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
Club website: www.bayoucityflyersrc.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 Dick Scobee Memorial 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.

KIWS West Houston Airport — 6 nm N
KSGR Sugar Land Regional Airport — 7 nm S
X09 Covey Trails Airport — 8 nm W
KTME Houston Executive Airport — 12 nm NW
KT54 Lane Airpark — 13 nm S

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VFR

Observed 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSGR, 6.5 nm away.

Wind

190° 12 kt

gusting 19 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

29.85"

Temp / Dew

30°C / 86°F

dew 23°C

Wind from the south (190°) at 12 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KSGR 290053Z 19012G19KT 10SM CLR 30/23 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP107 T03000233

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Live crosswind meter

Estimated

Runway 14/32 against live wind from KSGR.

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind (from the right)

9 kt

Headwind in gusts

12 kt

Crosswind in gusts

14 kt

Wind is 49° off runway 14 — the end with the most headwind right now.

Fabric · ~710 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified

Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Dick Scobee Memorial Airfield, an RC flying field in Houston with runway 14/32 marked

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EstimatedRunway 14/32 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 KSGR, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter: 901
AMA district: District 8
FRIA: FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City: Houston
State: Texas
ZIP: 77082
Coordinates: 29.7265, -95.6913
Nearest weather station: KSGR · 6.5 nm
Nearest airport: KIWS · 5.6 nm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Runway: 14/32 (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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Data status: Club listings courtesy of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Club Finder. Field list combines the current AMA Club Finder inventory (used with permission) with the FAA/AMA published flying-site list. Locations and statuses are shown as published; runway orientations are measured from aerial imagery for a subset of fields and labeled as estimates until club-verified — corrections welcome via the report form. Spotted an error? ✏️ Suggest an edit

⚠️ 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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