Carlsbad RC Fliers - Happy Valley Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Carlsbad, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCNM, 5.4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. 6 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.
Based on KCNM, 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
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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 | 102° / 73° | SE 13 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 102° / 73° | SE 13 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 104° / 76° | SE 9 kt | 1% |
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
- 314 N Happy Valley Rd, Carlsbad, NM, 88220-2838
- Field hours
- 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Cars, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
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 Carlsbad RC Fliers - Happy 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCNM, 5.4 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (97°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCNM 290153Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 36/11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP039 T03610106
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3973
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Carlsbad
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88220-2838
- Coordinates
- 32.4259, -104.2828
- Nearest weather station
- KCNM · 5.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Runway data
- No defined runway visible in aerial imagery
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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