Oregon Scale Squadron - Bowdoin St — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Portland, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station KVUO, 4.8 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. Published field hours: Weekdays after 4pm Saturday-Sunday Sunrise to Sunset. 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.
Factors: gusting 20 kt.
Based on KVUO, 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Partly Sunny | 79° / 56° | N 5 kt | 0% |
| Wed | Sunny | 81° / 55° | N 5 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 81° / 56° | N 2 kt | 0% |
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
- 5227 N Bowdoin St, Portland, OR, 97203
- Field hours
- Weekdays after 4pm Saturday-Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Oregon Scale Squadron - Bowdoin St. 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 KVUO, 4.8 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 12 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KVUO 290053Z AUTO 32012G20KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02500144
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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
- 2092
- AMA district
- District 11
- City
- Portland
- State
- Oregon
- ZIP
- 97203
- Coordinates
- 45.6289, -122.7707
- Nearest weather station
- KVUO · 4.8 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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Nearby RC flying fields
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Within 25 miles
- Delta Park5 mi
- CCRCS - Clark County RC Society Inc - Clark County Fairgrounds9 mi
- Oregon Scale Squadron 210 mi
- Portland Drone Racing - 184th Ave11 mi
- Fly-A-Ways RC Club - NW Dersham Rd13 mi
- Serenity Flyers RC Club - Serene Hills Air Park17 mi
- Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron - Strohmayer Rd19 mi
- Sky Knights RC Club of Portland - NE Cleveland Ave19 mi
- Fern Prairie Modelers 122 mi
- Sky Knights RC Club of Portland - Orient Flying Field24 mi
25–50 miles
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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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