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Buckeye RC Flyers - Buckeye Canal Rd — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Buckeye, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBXK, 5.4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The runway orientation (18/36) 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. Activities listed by the club: Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Pattern, Radio Control. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KBXK, 5.4 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 18/36, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.

Using runway 18/36
RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
18FAV4 kt head5 kt right
364 kt tail5 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedSunny110° / 86°SW 4 kt2%
ThuSunny112° / 86°SW 9 kt0%
FriSunny115° / 89°W 9 kt1%

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
Buckeye Canal Rd, Buckeye, AZ, 85326
Activities permitted
Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Pattern, Radio Control
Field features
Covered Shelter, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
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 Buckeye RC Flyers - Buckeye Canal 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.

  • 10AZ Pierce Airport 1 nm SW
  • KBXK Buckeye Municipal Airport 5 nm NW
  • KGYR Phoenix Goodyear Airport 11 nm E
  • KLUF Luke Air Force Base 14 nm NE
  • 13AZ Waltenberry Field Ultralightport 16 nm NW
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VFR
Observed 0155Z (6:55 PM MST)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBXK, 5.4 nm away.

Wind
230° 6 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.73"
Temp / Dew
38°C / 100°F
dew 16°C

Wind from the southwest (230°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 38°C (100°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KBXK 290155Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 38/16 A2973 RMK AO2

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Live crosswind meter

Estimated

Runway 18/36 against live wind from KBXK.

N18366 kt
Headwind
4 kt
Crosswind (from the right)
5 kt

Wind is 50° off runway 18 — the end with the most headwind right now.

Asphalt · ~520 ftorientation 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 Buckeye RC Flyers - Buckeye Canal Rd, an RC flying field in Buckeye with runway 18/36 marked
N ↑

EstimatedRunway 18/36 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 KBXK, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
5131
AMA district
District 10
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Buckeye
State
Arizona
ZIP
85326
Coordinates
33.3749, -112.5940
Nearest weather station
KBXK · 5.4 nm
Nearest airport
10AZ · 1.3 nm
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Runway
18/36 (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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