Sierra Eagles 1 — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Rancho Cordova, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSAC, 12.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. Published field hours: Sunrise to Sunset Free Flight Only. Activities listed by the club: Free Flight. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KSAC, 12.1 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.
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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 | Sunny | 98° / 61° | SW 8 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 97° / 61° | SW 8 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 99° / 62° | SW 6 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
- 6551 Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95742
- Field hours
- Sunrise to Sunset Free Flight Only
- Activities permitted
- Free Flight
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
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 Sierra Eagles 1. 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 KSAC, 12.1 nm away.
Wind variable at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSAC 290653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02060128
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSAC, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 119
- AMA district
- District 10
- AMA site ID
- 20274
- City
- Rancho Cordova
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 95742
- Coordinates
- 38.5128, -121.2350
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KSAC · 12.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- KMHR · 3.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway data
- No defined runway visible in aerial imagery
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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