Lower Columbia RC Society - Ilwaco Airport of Washington State — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Long Beach, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAST, 10.7 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
3 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.
Based on KAST, 10.7 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 66° / 55° | N 11 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 67° / 55° | NW 6 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 69° / 59° | NW 6 kt | 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
- 360 Stringtown Rd, Long Beach, WA, 98631
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 Lower Columbia RC Society - Ilwaco Airport of Washington State. 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 KAST, 10.7 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KAST 290155Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM BKN065 18/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01780133 $
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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
- 1107
- AMA district
- District 11
- City
- Long Beach
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98631
- Coordinates
- 46.3142, -124.0044
- Nearest weather station
- KAST · 10.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- 7W1 · 0 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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