Cloud Dusters RC Club 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hobbs, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station KHOB, 4.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 6 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Why Poor: low visibility.
Based on KHOB, 4.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 78° / 57° | S 10 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Scattered Rain Showers | 73° / 55° | SE 10 mph | 49% |
| Fri | Rain Showers | 67° / 51° | NE 15 mph | 86% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
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 Cloud Dusters RC Club 1. 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 KHOB, 4.3 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 10 kt, visibility 1/4 statute mile, overcast at 200 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 30.14 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
SPECI KHOB 281325Z 17010KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 15/15 A3014
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KHOB, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA site ID
- 20611
- City
- Hobbs
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88240
- Coordinates
- 32.7583, -103.2208
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KHOB · 4.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- NM83 · 0.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway data
- Requires aerial-imagery review
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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