Salem RC Pilots 55th Ave SE | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Turner, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSLE, 6.1 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: 8:30 AM TO SUNSET. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Why Marginal: precipitation.
Based on KSLE, 6.1 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 | ~617 ft | Grass | 3 mph head | 6 mph right |
| 36 | ~617 ft | Grass | 3 mph tail | 6 mph left |
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 | Chance Rain Showers | 55° / 37° | W 6 mph | 25% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain | 54° / 37° | SW 3 mph | 17% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 53° / 33° | S 7 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
- 9493 55th Avenue SE, Turner, OR, 97392
- Field hours
- 8:30 AM TO SUNSET
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Children's Playground, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.salemrcpilots.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 Salem RC Pilots 55th Ave SE. 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 KSLE, 6.1 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,200 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR KSLE 282356Z 24006KT 10SM -RA FEW032 BKN050 OVC070 12/06 A3005 RMK AO2 RAB55 SLP175 P0000 60005 T01170056 10133 20100 53002 $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KSLE.
Wind is 60° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~617 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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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSLE, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 535
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Turner
- State
- Oregon
- ZIP
- 97392
- Coordinates
- 44.8162, -122.9469
- Nearest weather station
- KSLE · 6.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- OR25 · 2.6 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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