Marlow Anderson R/C Airfield
Welcome to the
Lake Sawyer Hawks.
An RC flying club just east of Maple Valley. FRIA-approved field, experienced pilots, and beginners always welcome.
FRIA approved
AMA chartered
Field closed
Closed for Maintenance.
Upcoming Meetings and Weather
Events calendar
Next club meeting
Visitors welcome
Nov
12
Nov Meeting 2026
Thursday, 7:00 PM
– 8:00 PM
Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel
27221 156th Ave SE, Kent WA 98042
New? Introduce yourself and ask about training — we'll point you to the right people.
5-day forecast
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46°
56°
Sat
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47°
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Sun
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Mon
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Trending winds →
Membership Benefits
Club requirements
Ready to join?
AMA membership required. Beginners welcome — we'll help you get started.
- Learn and improve your skills
- Fly with experienced pilots
- Events and training
- Year-round club meetings
The flying field
Marlow Anderson R/C Airfield
Just east of Maple Valley. Grass runway, pit area, pilot stations and spectator seating. AMA-chartered and FRIA-approved for safe recreational flight.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk, 7 days
- Access
- Lock the gate in and out
- Grass runway, N–S
- 400 ft
- Flight ceiling
- 700 ft
- Elevation
- ~600 ft
- DC charging
- 12/24 V
Club gallery
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See what members are flying.
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