Sanderson Field RC Flyers - Hunter Farms | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Union, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSHN, 5.5 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:51 AM PDT.
Why Poor: precipitation.
Based on KSHN, 5.5 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 | Chance Light Rain | 51° / 35° | SW 13 mph | 51% |
| Thu | Light Rain | 48° / 35° | E 5 mph | 80% |
| Fri | Light Rain Likely | 48° / 33° | E 2 mph | 72% |
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
- 2111 Washington 106, Union, WA, 98592
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- sfrcf.quintex.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 Sanderson Field RC Flyers - Hunter Farms. 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 KSHN, 5.5 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,900 ft, broken clouds at 4,500 ft, overcast at 5,500 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,500 ft.
METAR KSHN 280453Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM -RA FEW039 BKN045 OVC055 09/07 A2989 RMK AO2 RAE0354B07 SLP123 P0004 T00890072 $
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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
- 3079
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Union
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98592
- Coordinates
- 47.3236, -123.1275
- Nearest weather station
- KSHN · 5.5 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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⚠️ 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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