Cholla Choppers MAC - Danny Lopez Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Tucson, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDMA, 10.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Published field hours: Daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Activities listed by the club: Control Line, Electric, Fuel/Gas. 9 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 KDMA, 10.5 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 104° / 80° | NW 9 kt | 5% |
| Wed | Sunny | 107° / 82° | NW 7 kt | 3% |
| Thu | Sunny | 109° / 82° | NW 9 kt | 7% |
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
- 4600 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85745
- Field hours
- Daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Activities permitted
- Control Line, Electric, Fuel/Gas
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Indoor Restrooms, Porta-Pots, Spectators Welcome
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 Cholla Choppers MAC - Danny Lopez Park. 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 KDMA, 10.5 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 38°C (100°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDMA 282355Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 38/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP060 T03790156 10384 20324 57020 TSNO $
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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
- 1989
- AMA district
- District 10
- City
- Tucson
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85745
- Coordinates
- 32.2851, -111.0339
- Nearest weather station
- KDMA · 10.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 57AZ · 9.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- 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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