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Olympic R/C Modelers - Critchfield Rd — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Port Angeles, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCLM, 0.6 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. Published field hours: No fuel before 9 a.m. or 1/2 hour before sunset. 11 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KCLM, 0.6 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedMostly Sunny65° / 49°NW 8 kt0%
ThuMostly Sunny66° / 50°NW 8 kt0%
FriSunny then Slight Chance Light Rain71° / 54°W 6 kt15%

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
3401 South Critchfield Road, Port Angeles, WA, 98363
Field hours
No fuel before 9 a.m. or 1/2 hour before sunset
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

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 Olympic R/C Modelers - Critchfield 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.

  • KCLM William R Fairchild International Airport 1 nm NE
  • KNOW Port Angeles Cgas Airport 4 nm E
  • US-1146 Port Angeles Seaplane Base 4 nm E
  • 7WA0 Big Andy Airport 5 nm W
  • WN21 Lawson Airpark 5 nm SE
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VFR
Observed 0153Z (6:53 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCLM, 0.6 nm away.

Wind
280° 6 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
3,500 ft
Altimeter
30.07"
Temp / Dew
17°C / 62°F
dew 11°C

Wind from the west (280°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 3,500 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,500 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KCLM 290153Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM BKN035 17/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01670111

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Olympic R/C Modelers - Critchfield Rd, an RC flying field in Port Angeles
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KCLM, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
2071
AMA district
District 11
City
Port Angeles
State
Washington
ZIP
98363
Coordinates
48.1158, -123.5125
Nearest weather station
KCLM · 0.6 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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