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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KPUW, 12.2 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
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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 | Sunny then Haze | 84° / 51° | W 5 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 85° / 50° | W 7 kt | 2% |
| Fri | Sunny | 89° / 52° | W 4 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
- 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
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
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-southwest (250°) at 9 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KPUW 290053Z AUTO 25009G16KT 5SM HZ CLR 27/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02720067
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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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