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) is confirmed by the club 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.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
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, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~750 ft | Asphalt | 6 mph head | 10 mph left |
| 27 | ~750 ft | Asphalt | 6 mph tail | 10 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | 81° / 56° | E 10 mph | 2% |
| Sun | Sunny | 80° / 57° | E 5 mph | 0% |
| Mon | Sunny | 80° / 57° | SE 5 mph | 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
- 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 north-northeast (030°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDVT 071553Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02060078
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KDVT.
Wind is 59° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~750 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 09/27 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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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 ✓ verified
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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