Hot Start Helicopters | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Olympia, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGRF, 5.9 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:50 AM PDT.
Based on KGRF, 5.9 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Chance Light Rain | 54° / 35° | S 5 mph | 42% |
| Fri | Chance Light Rain | 54° / 33° | S 3 mph | 40% |
| Sat | Partly Sunny | 54° / 34° | NE 2 mph | 10% |
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
- 600 Hartman Rd SE, Olympia, WA, 98513
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 Hot Start Helicopters. 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 KGRF, 5.9 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,400 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 11°C (52°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KGRF 280055Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM FEW024 BKN060 OVC110 11/07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01100067 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 4634
- AMA district
- District 11
- City
- Olympia
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98513
- Coordinates
- 47.0589, -122.7224
- Nearest weather station
- KGRF · 5.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- 6WA2 · 5.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Runway data
- Requires aerial-imagery review
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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