WAMAC - Whitney Area Miniature Aircraft Club - Lake Whitney State Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Whitney, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KINJ, 16.3 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 (18/36) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Day time - park hours. 9 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:44 AM CDT.
Based on KINJ, 16.3 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 18/36, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~811 ft | Asphalt | 7 mph head | 3 mph left |
| 36 | ~811 ft | Asphalt | 7 mph tail | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers | 80° / 63° | S 10 mph | 43% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 75° / 59° | E 5 mph | 39% |
| Sat | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 77° / 59° | S 5 mph | 45% |
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
- Farm to Market Road 1244, Whitney, TX, 76692
- Field hours
- Day time - park hours
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Camping, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Park Flyer Area, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.wamac.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 WAMAC - Whitney Area Miniature Aircraft Club - Lake Whitney State Park. 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 KINJ, 16.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.13 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KINJ 290335Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3013 RMK AO2 T02270187
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KINJ.
Wind is 30° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~811 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 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 KINJ, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 4599
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Whitney
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76692
- Coordinates
- 31.9275, -97.3603
- Nearest weather station
- KINJ · 16.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- TX82 · 4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 18/36 ✓ 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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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.
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