Palouse Region R/C Flyers - Sawyer Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Potlatch, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPUW, 12.2 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. 3 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 6:24 AM PDT.
Why Poor: gusting 36 kt.
Based on KPUW, 12.2 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Rain Showers | 59° / 47° | SW 12 mph | 93% |
| Mon | Mostly Sunny | 65° / 40° | SW 9 mph | 4% |
| Tue | Partly Sunny | 67° / 40° | S 3 mph | 9% |
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
- 1010 Sawyer Road, Potlatch, ID, 83855
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Club website
- Users.colfax.com/dhart/prr ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Palouse Region R/C Flyers - Sawyer 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.
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No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KPUW, 12.2 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 21 kt, gusting 36 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, a few clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KPUW 130553Z AUTO 26021G36KT 7SM FEW090 BKN110 15/08 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 27036/0551 RAB25E42 SLP078 P0000 60000 T01500078 10250 20150 53020
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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
- 238
- AMA district
- District 11
- City
- Potlatch
- State
- Idaho
- ZIP
- 83855
- Coordinates
- 46.9306, -117.0008
- Nearest weather station
- KPUW · 12.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- WN26 · 4.3 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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