Mt. Silverwood RC Club - Dominic Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Mount Angel, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station KUAO, 9.9 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 (18/36) 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. Published field hours: No gas/glow engines before 9 a.m.. 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 7:45 AM PDT.
Why Poor: gusting 22 kt.
Based on KUAO, 9.9 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 18/36, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~212 ft | Grass | 15 mph head | 2 mph right (g5) |
| 36 | ~212 ft | Grass | 15 mph tail | 2 mph left (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain Showers | 56° / 33° | SW 17 mph | 84% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 56° / 34° | SW 3 mph | 23% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 56° / 30° | S 12 mph | 30% |
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
- 12614 Dominic Road Northeast, Mount Angel, OR, 97362
- Field hours
- No gas/glow engines before 9 a.m.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Club website
- WWW.MTSILVERWOODRC.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 Mt. Silverwood RC Club - Dominic Rd. 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 KUAO, 9.9 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 13 kt, gusting 22 kt, visibility visibility not reported, broken clouds at 3,400 ft, broken clouds at 4,200 ft, overcast at 8,000 ft, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,400 ft.
METAR KUAO 280753Z AUTO 19013G22KT BKN034 BKN042 OVC080 10/07 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND 19026/0726 SLP167 T01000072 401330094 $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KUAO.
Wind is 6° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~212 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 18/36 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
- 4115
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Mount Angel
- State
- Oregon
- ZIP
- 97362
- Coordinates
- 45.0843, -122.8003
- Nearest weather station
- KUAO · 9.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- 7OR7 · 4.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Runway
- 18/36 (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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