Coastal Bend Radio Control Association - Schwenke's field of dreams | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Aransas Pass, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRAS, 8 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:38 AM CDT.
Based on KRAS, 8 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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 83° / 71° | E 13 mph | 33% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny | 83° / 70° | E 13 mph | 8% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 83° / 69° | SE 12 mph | 9% |
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
- 4407 FM 1069, Aransas Pass, TX, 78336
- Field hours
- The field entrance is located at: The Schwenke Rifle Range. 4407 FM 1069, Aransas Pass, TX 78336. Drive to gate close behind you go straight out past rifle range follow winding road 400 yards to field. Be respectful of some cattle on the way out.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Cars
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- corpuschristirc.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 Coastal Bend Radio Control Association - Schwenke's field of dreams. 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 KRAS, 8 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,700 ft, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRAS 280855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT027 SCT050 25/22 A3009 RMK AO2 T02510219
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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
- 2511
- AMA district
- District 10
- City
- Aransas Pass
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78336
- Coordinates
- 27.9158, -97.1839
- Nearest weather station
- KRAS · 8 nm
- Nearest airport
- KTFP · 1.5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- 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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Nearby RC flying fields
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Within 25 miles
- Bill Witt City Park21 mi
25–50 miles
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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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