Faro Field Flyers - Pleasant Valley Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Chehalis, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCLS, 4.3 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 (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. Published field hours: Not before 9:30 a.m. - dark. 11 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.
Based on KCLS, 4.3 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 16/34, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | ~637 ft | Grass | 3 mph head | 3 mph right |
| 34 | ~637 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 3 mph left |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers And Thunderstorms | 54° / 33° | SW 8 mph | 86% |
| Thu | Chance Light Rain | 55° / 32° | SW 8 mph | 54% |
| Fri | Light Rain Likely | 54° / 30° | S 8 mph | 55% |
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
- 1354 Pleasant Valley Rd, Chehalis, WA, 98532
- Field hours
- Not before 9:30 a.m. - dark
- 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, Soaring, Cars, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Camping, Control Line Circles, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- farofieldflyers.freeforums.net/ ↗
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 Faro Field Flyers - Pleasant Valley Rd. 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 KCLS, 4.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, a few clouds at 4,400 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCLS 281715Z AUTO 21004KT 9SM FEW044 09/09 A2998 RMK AO2
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 16/34 against live wind from KCLS.
Wind is 46° off runway 16, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~637 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 16/34 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 KCLS, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 5218
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Chehalis
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98532
- Coordinates
- 46.6070, -123.0080
- Nearest weather station
- KCLS · 4.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 50WA · 1.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Runway
- 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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