Hill Country Aeromodelers Inc - Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Austin, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAUS, 7.7 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (16/34) 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. 8 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 7:16 AM CDT.
Why Poor: gusting 23 kt.
Based on KAUS, 7.7 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | ~540 ft | Asphalt | 15 mph head | 2 mph left (g5) |
| 34 | ~540 ft | Asphalt | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mostly Sunny | 100° / 77° | S 10 mph | 12% |
| Mon | Mostly Sunny | 99° / 76° | S 10 mph | 4% |
| Tue | Mostly Sunny | 99° / 76° | S 10 mph | 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
- S. Mary Moore Searight Dr., Austin, TX, 78704
- Field hours
- Flying will not commence before 9 a.m. Mon thru Sat 11a.m. Sun and holidays very quiet electrics excepted
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- hillcountryrc.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 Hill Country Aeromodelers Inc - Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan 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.
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No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KAUS, 7.7 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 13 kt, gusting 23 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,500 ft, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAUS 130153Z 15013G23KT 10SM FEW065 FEW110 SCT250 32/22 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP108 T03220217
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 16/34 against live wind from KAUS.
Wind is 14° off runway 16, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~540 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
EstimatedRunway 16/34 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
- 1364
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78704
- Coordinates
- 30.1675, -97.8072
- Nearest weather station
- KAUS · 7.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- 51TT · 3.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 16/34 (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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