Fern Prairie Modelers 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Washougal, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTTD, 3.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (04/22) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 300 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 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 7:44 AM PDT.
Why Poor: gusting 24 kt · precipitation.
Based on KTTD, 3.3 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 04/22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | ~437 ft | - | 16 mph head | 2 mph left (g5) |
| 04 | ~437 ft | - | 16 mph tail | 2 mph right (g5) |
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 | 53° / 39° | SW 13 mph | 87% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 57° / 40° | E 5 mph | 24% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 55° / 36° | S 5 mph | 52% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
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 Fern Prairie Modelers 1. 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 KTTD, 3.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 14 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, a few clouds at 2,600 ft, scattered clouds at 3,800 ft, overcast at 5,500 ft, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
SPECI KTTD 281203Z 21014G24KT 9SM -RA FEW026 SCT038 OVC055 10/07 A2998 RMK AO2 P0000 T01000072
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 04/22 against live wind from KTTD.
Wind is 9° off runway 22, the end with the most headwind right now.
~437 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 04/22 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA site ID
- 21837
- City
- Washougal
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98671
- Coordinates
- 45.5628, -122.3256
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 300 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KTTD · 3.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- WA63 · 2.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway
- 04/22 (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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25–50 miles
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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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