Fort Nugent Electric Flyers - Fort Nugent Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Oak Harbor, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KNUW, 4.4 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 (18/36) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Published field hours: 0700 - 1530 HRS Flying hours are the same as park open hours. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Soaring. 12 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:51 AM PDT.
Based on KNUW, 4.4 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 | ~715 ft | Grass | 3 mph head | 3 mph left |
| 36 | ~715 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 3 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 | Light Rain | 50° / 37° | SW 7 mph | 77% |
| Thu | Chance Light Rain | 51° / 37° | SE 13 mph | 29% |
| Fri | Chance Light Rain | 50° / 36° | SE 9 mph | 52% |
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
- 20275 SW Fort Nugent St, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277
- Field hours
- 0700 - 1530 HRS Flying hours are the same as park open hours
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
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 Fort Nugent Electric Flyers - Fort Nugent Park. 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 KNUW, 4.4 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,800 ft, scattered clouds at 4,600 ft, broken clouds at 8,000 ft, temperature 7°C (44°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,000 ft.
METAR KNUW 281053Z 14004KT 10SM FEW018 SCT046 BKN080 07/06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00670056 $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KNUW.
Wind is 40° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~715 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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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 5292
- AMA district
- District 11
- City
- Oak Harbor
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98277
- Coordinates
- 48.2813, -122.6848
- Nearest weather station
- KNUW · 4.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- KOKH · 1.8 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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