Western Oregon Control Line Flyers - Bill Riegel Model Airpark — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Salem, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRDM, 40.2 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Published field hours: Daylight hours 7 day a week. Activities listed by the club: Control Line. One other AMA field sits within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Factors: gusting 21 kt.
Based on KRDM, 40.2 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field; conditions at the field may differ.
⚠️ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Areas Of Smoke | 85° / 55° | NW 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 85° / 55° | W 9 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 92° / 58° | W 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
- 2990 25th St SE, Salem, OR, 97032
- Field hours
- Daylight hours 7 day a week
- Activities permitted
- Control Line
- Field features
- Grass Pit Area, Control Line Circles, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Spectators Welcome
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 Western Oregon Control Line Flyers - Bill Riegel Model Airpark. 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 KRDM, 40.2 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 12 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRDM 290156Z 32012G21KT 10SM FU CLR 27/07 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 30026/0110 SLP130 T02670072
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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
- 3464
- AMA district
- District 11
- City
- Salem
- State
- Oregon
- ZIP
- 97032
- Coordinates
- 44.9158, -121.0042
- Nearest weather station
- KRDM · 40.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- 72OR · 8.2 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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