Belen Area Radio Controllers - Rio Del Oro Loop — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Los Lunas, NM, decoded from KABQ, 19 nm away— the closest station reporting right now, because this field's usual station KBRG has no current report — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The runway orientation (05/23) 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. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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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, 19 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field. This field's usual station KBRG has no current report, so KABQ is the closest station reporting now.

Runway winds & crosswind

Pre-filled with runway 05/23, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.

RunwayUsing runway 05/23

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
23FAV	~1,180 ft	Dirt	8 kt head	10 kt right
05	~1,180 ft	Dirt	8 kt tail	10 kt 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
Wed	Sunny	99° / 68°	SW 4 kt	4%
Thu	Sunny	100° / 70°	W 4 kt	4%
Fri	Sunny	99° / 67°	NE 4 kt	14%

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: La Entrada Road, Los Lunas, NM, 87031
Field hours: Any day, any daytime hours As published on club google group site. Contact club officer for the signed to list
Activities permitted: 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Cars
Field features: Covered Shelter, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
Club website: www.flybelen.com ↗

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 Belen Area Radio Controllers - Rio Del Oro Loop. 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.

NM89 Manzano-Mountain Air Ranch Airport — 6 nm NE
KE98 Mid Valley Airpark — 7 nm W
KE80 Belen Regional Airport — 12 nm W
NM88 Skywagon Farm Airport — 13 nm SW
55NM Burris Ranch #1 Airport — 14 nm S

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VFR

Observed 0152Z (7:52 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KABQ, 19 nm away.

Wind

280° 13 kt

Visibility

9 sm

Ceiling

10,000 ft

Altimeter

30.13"

Temp / Dew

24°C / 76°F

dew 16°C

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.

Raw METAR

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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Live crosswind meter

Estimated

Runway 05/23 against live wind from KABQ.

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind (from the right)

10 kt

Wind is 50° off runway 23 — the end with the most headwind right now.

Dirt · ~1180 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified

Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Belen Area Radio Controllers - Rio Del Oro Loop, an RC flying field in Los Lunas with runway 05/23 marked

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EstimatedRunway 05/23 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 KBRG, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter: 2656
AMA district: District 8
FRIA: FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City: Los Lunas
State: New Mexico
ZIP: 87031
Coordinates: 34.7206, -106.6107
Nearest weather station: KBRG · 11.9 nm
Nearest airport: NM89 · 5.9 nm
Time zone: America/Denver
Runway: 05/23 (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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Data status: Club listings courtesy of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Club Finder. Field list combines the current AMA Club Finder inventory (used with permission) with the FAA/AMA published flying-site list. Locations and statuses are shown as published; runway orientations are measured from aerial imagery for a subset of fields and labeled as estimates until club-verified — corrections welcome via the report form. Spotted an error? ✏️ Suggest an edit

⚠️ 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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