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) was measured from public aerial imagery 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.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
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, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | ~447 ft | Asphalt | 9 kt head | 3 kt right (g5) |
| 29 | ~447 ft | Asphalt | 9 kt tail | 3 kt left (g5) |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north — treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | Mostly Sunny | 99° / 77° | S 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 99° / 76° | SE 9 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 101° / 77° | S 4 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
- 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
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCVB, 6.8 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 10 kt, gusting 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCVB 290355Z AUTO 13010G14KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A2986 RMK AO2
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 11/29 against live wind from KCVB.
Wind is 23° off runway 11 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~447 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 11/29 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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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 (est.)
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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