Alamo RC Society - Harold Cannon Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Atascosa, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCVB, 6.8 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (11/29) 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. 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 7:46 AM CDT.
Based on KCVB, 6.8 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 11/29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | ~447 ft | Asphalt | 7 mph head | 2 mph left |
| 29 | ~447 ft | Asphalt | 7 mph tail | 2 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 Showers And Thunderstorms | 78° / 63° | E 10 mph | 51% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 76° / 63° | E 10 mph | 50% |
| Sat | Partly Sunny | 81° / 64° | SE 5 mph | 11% |
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
- 10025 Shepherd Rd, Atascosa, TX, 78002-3716
- Field hours
- Flying for electric airplanes begins at 8 am. Glow, gas, and turbine airplanes can start flying at 9 am. All flying must stop 1 hour before sunset so that everybody has departed the field by darkness. No flying on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.alamoradiocontrol.club ↗
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 Alamo RC Society - Harold Cannon Field. 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 KCVB, 6.8 nm away.
Wind from the east (090°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,600 ft, a few clouds at 5,500 ft, overcast at 8,500 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,500 ft.
METAR KCVB 282355Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM FEW046 FEW055 OVC085 27/18 A3007 RMK AO2 10292 20265
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 11/29 against live wind from KCVB.
Wind is 17° off runway 11, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~447 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 11/29 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 KCVB, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 603
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Atascosa
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78002-3716
- Coordinates
- 29.3242, -98.7233
- Nearest weather station
- KCVB · 6.8 nm
- Nearest airport
- 3XS5 · 2.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 11/29 ✓ 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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