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 the nearest reporting station KBRG, 11.9 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (05/23) is confirmed by the club 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.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:24 AM MDT.
Based on KBRG, 11.9 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 05/23, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | ~1,180 ft | Dirt | 9 mph head | 7 mph right |
| 05 | ~1,180 ft | Dirt | 9 mph tail | 7 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 71° / 45° | S 5 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 72° / 48° | S 5 mph | 2% |
| Fri | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 69° / 47° | W 5 mph | 19% |
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBRG, 11.9 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 30.16 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBRG 280835Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3016 RMK AO2 T01160003
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KBRG.
Wind is 40° off runway 23, the end with the most headwind right now.
Dirt · ~1180 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 05/23 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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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 ✓ verified
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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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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