OCMA - Bob Swenson Memorial Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Silverado, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAJO, 8.9 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes an asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (10/28) 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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:07 AM PDT.
Based on KAJO, 8.9 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 10/28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28FAV | ~600 ft | Asphalt | 7 mph head | 1 mph left |
| 10 | ~600 ft | Asphalt | 7 mph tail | 1 mph right |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 72° / 54° | S 5 mph | 2% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny | 71° / 57° | S 5 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 68° / 54° | S 5 mph | 6% |
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
- Blue Diamond Haul Rd, Silverado, CA, 92676
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.flyocma.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 OCMA - Bob Swenson Memorial Field. 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 KAJO, 8.9 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAJO 280156Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01940111
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 10/28 against live wind from KAJO.
Wind is 14° off runway 28, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~600 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 10/28 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 KAJO, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1316
- AMA district
- District 10
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Silverado
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92676
- Coordinates
- 33.7720, -117.6952
- Nearest weather station
- KAJO · 8.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Runway
- 10/28 ✓ 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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⚠️ 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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