Sun Valley Fliers 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Cave Creek, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDVT, 3.9 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes an asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (09/27) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. Published field hours: Sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:44 AM MST.
Based on KDVT, 3.9 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~750 ft | Asphalt | 2 mph head | 2 mph right |
| 27 | ~750 ft | Asphalt | 2 mph tail | 2 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 | Mostly Sunny | 83° / 61° | S 5 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 84° / 63° | SE 5 mph | 4% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms | 74° / 59° | E 5 mph | 90% |
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
- 26600 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331
- Field hours
- Sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.sunvalleyfliers.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 Sun Valley Fliers 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KDVT, 3.9 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDVT 281253Z 13003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01390067
Want the full picture? See KDVT's complete aviation weather page →
Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KDVT.
Wind is 41° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~750 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 09/27 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
Get RC field weather alerts for Sun Valley Fliers 1
RC Field Weather watches the wind at this field and messages you on Telegram when a flyable window opens, plus a morning field brief and a weekend planner tuned to what you fly.
Get Free Weather Alerts on Telegram for this FieldFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KDVT, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 921
- AMA district
- District 10
- AMA site ID
- 21163
- City
- Cave Creek
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85331
- Coordinates
- 33.7234, -112.0176
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KDVT · 3.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway
- 09/27 (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.
Open in Google Maps ↗ · AMA Club Finder ↗ · FAA source data ↗
Nearby RC flying fields
Other AMA club fields near this one.
Within 25 miles
25–50 miles
- Speedworld R/C Flyers - N Phoenix Raceway Park26 mi
- Arizona Model Aviators - Goldfield Rd26 mi
- Arizona R/C Society - Mustang Field27 mi
- Central Arizona CL Club - Festival Fields Park28 mi
- Phoenix Model Airplane Club 630 mi
- Superstition Airpark, Arizona Model Aviators31 mi
- Arizona Model Aviators - Superstition Airpark31 mi
- SRCHA - Superstition RC Helicopter Assn 135 mi
Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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.
All RC airfields · RC field weather widget · Free pilot tools