Lake Sawyer Hawks - Lake Washington Blvd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Seattle, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBFI, 2.4 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. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 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 7:48 AM PDT.
Why Poor: gusting 20 kt.
Based on KBFI, 2.4 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 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 | ~346 ft | - | 10 mph head | 3 mph right (g8) |
| 34 | ~346 ft | - | 10 mph tail | 3 mph left (g8) |
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 Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 54° / 40° | SW 12 mph | 54% |
| Thu | Chance Light Rain | 54° / 40° | SW 6 mph | 40% |
| Fri | Light Rain Likely | 52° / 38° | S 8 mph | 59% |
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 Lake Sawyer Hawks - Lake Washington Blvd. 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 KBFI, 2.4 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 10 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,400 ft, broken clouds at 3,500 ft, overcast at 4,600 ft, temperature 9°C (49°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,500 ft.
METAR KBFI 280853Z 18010G20KT 10SM SCT014 BKN035 OVC046 09/07 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 17026/0831 RAE24 SLP108 P0002 60008 T00940072 56018
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 16/34 against live wind from KBFI.
Wind is 23° off runway 16, the end with the most headwind right now.
~346 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 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 site ID
- 22067
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.5581, -122.2633
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KBFI · 2.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- 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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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