SACRC - Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers - Lou Haynie Memorial Flying Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Union City, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KHWD, 4.6 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: 8:00 am to sunset. 12 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 KHWD, 4.6 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 | 72° / 57° | W 12 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 73° / 57° | W 11 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 76° / 59° | W 11 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
- 3134 Dorado Dr., Union City, CA, 94587
- Field hours
- 8:00 am to sunset
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor, Helicopters
- Field features
- Camping, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.sacrc.org ↗
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 SACRC - Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers - Lou Haynie Memorial Flying Field. 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 KHWD, 4.6 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHWD 290154Z 26009KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01940144
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 162
- AMA district
- District 10
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Union City
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94587
- Coordinates
- 37.5869, -122.0900
- Nearest weather station
- KHWD · 4.6 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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