Balloon Fiesta Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Albuquerque, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station KABQ, 9.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass 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 KABQ, 9.5 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
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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° | SW 4 kt | 4% |
| Thu | Sunny | 100° / 72° | NW 4 kt | 5% |
| Fri | Sunny | 101° / 71° | N 9 kt | 12% |
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
- Balloon Fiesta Parkway, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
- Field hours
- Park is closed to flying Sept 1-Oct 31 for International Balloon Fiesta. Dawn to noon, unless closed for special events. Will need gate card for vehicle entry. Proof of AMA required
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Children's Playground, Covered Shelter, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
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 Balloon Fiesta 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 KABQ, 9.5 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 13 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, broken clouds at 15,000 ft, overcast at 22,000 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 30.13 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR KABQ 290152Z 28013KT 9SM -TSRA BKN100CB BKN150 OVC220 24/16 A3013 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0116 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB0053 SLP112 OCNL LTGICCGCC OHD-S TS OHD-S MOV NE P0001 T02440161 $
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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
- 4775
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Albuquerque
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87113
- Coordinates
- 35.1979, -106.5950
- Nearest weather station
- KABQ · 9.5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Runway data
- No defined runway visible in aerial imagery
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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Within 25 miles
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- Corrales Parks & Recreation Center2 mi
- Duke City Electric Flyers - Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church4 mi
- Arroyo Del Oso Park5 mi
- Arroyo Del Oso Park5 mi
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- Rio Rancho Radio Control Club - Waterman Field11 mi
25–50 miles
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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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