Houston Hawks RC Soaring Club - Dick Scobee Memorial Airfield | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Houston, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSGR, 6.5 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 (14/32) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Published field hours: Typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. 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.
Based on KSGR, 6.5 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 14/32, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | ~720 ft | Grass | 7 mph head | 2 mph left |
| 32 | ~720 ft | Grass | 7 mph tail | 2 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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 69° | E 5 mph | 48% |
| Wed | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 84° / 66° | E 10 mph | 20% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 85° / 66° | E 10 mph | 5% |
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
- Challenger Road, Houston, TX, 77082
- Field hours
- Typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Clubhouse, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Line Retrievers, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Winches, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- hawksrcsoaring.com ↗
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 Houston Hawks RC Soaring Club - Dick Scobee Memorial Airfield. 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 KSGR, 6.5 nm away.
Wind from the east-southeast (120°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 30.20 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KSGR 271553Z 12006KT 10SM OVC070 21/19 A3020 RMK AO2 RAE35 PRESRR SLP229 P0000 T02110189
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 14/32 against live wind from KSGR.
Wind is 22° off runway 14, the end with the most headwind right now.
Fabric · ~720 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 14/32 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
- 1698
- AMA district
- District 8
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77082
- Coordinates
- 29.7264, -95.6919
- Nearest weather station
- KSGR · 6.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- KIWS · 5.6 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 14/32 (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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