Bear Valley Springs RC Modelers - Lower Valley Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Tehachapi, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTSP, 10.5 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (13/31) 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. Published field hours: 7 a.m. - sunset for electric. 9 a.m. - sunset for gas powered. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:14 AM PDT.
Based on KTSP, 10.5 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
Pre-filled with runway 13/31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | ~479 ft | Asphalt | 6 mph head | 1 mph right |
| 13 | ~479 ft | Asphalt | 6 mph tail | 1 mph left |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Partly Sunny | 59° / 44° | SW 5 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 56° / 42° | W 10 mph | 2% |
| Sat | Light Rain Likely | 52° / 45° | W 5 mph | 70% |
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
- 28999 S Lower Valley Rd, Tehachapi, CA, 93561-7460
- Field hours
- 7 a.m. - sunset for electric. 9 a.m. - sunset for gas powered
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Slope Soaring, Soaring, Boats, Cars, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, 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 Bear Valley Springs RC Modelers - Lower Valley Rd. 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 KTSP, 10.5 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 5 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTSP 290135Z AUTO 32005KT 8SM CLR 10/08 A3002 RMK AO2
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 13/31 against live wind from KTSP.
Wind is 11° off runway 31, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~479 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 13/31 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 KTSP, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 2438
- AMA district
- District 10
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Tehachapi
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93561-7460
- Coordinates
- 35.1605, -118.6500
- Nearest weather station
- KTSP · 10.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 9CA0 · 3.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Runway
- 13/31 (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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