ARCC - Albuquerque RC Club - George J Maloof Memorial Air Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Albuquerque, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAEG, 3.2 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 12 other AMA fields sit 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: thunderstorms in the area.
Based on KAEG, 3.2 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.
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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 | Sunny | 99° / 71° | S 4 kt | 4% |
| Thu | Sunny | 99° / 72° | NW 4 kt | 5% |
| Fri | Sunny | 100° / 71° | NE 4 kt | 8% |
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
- 8500 81st NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120
- Field hours
- We will be flying from city owned Maloof Air Park. Normal hours of operation are 7 am to 5 pm. Free flying lessons,
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, First Person View
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Camping, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.arcc.club/index.php ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around ARCC - Albuquerque RC Club - George J Maloof Memorial Air 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KAEG, 3.2 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 12,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 30.18 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KAEG 290150Z 24011KT 10SM VCTS -RA OVC120 21/17 A3018
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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
- 2022
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Albuquerque
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87120
- Coordinates
- 35.1498, -106.7300
- Nearest weather station
- KAEG · 3.2 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- 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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⚠️ 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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