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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.

MARGINAL

Experienced pilots

Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.

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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedSunny91° / 81°S 14 kt0%
ThuMostly Sunny91° / 81°S 12 kt0%
FriMostly Sunny92° / 80°S 12 kt0%

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

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.

  • KTFP Ingleside Regional Airport 1 nm W
  • TE87 Magee Airport 7 nm W
  • KRAS Mustang Beach Airport 8 nm SE
  • 9R5 Hunt Airport 9 nm W
  • XS67 San Jose Island Airport 11 nm E
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VFR
Observed 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRAS, 8 nm away.

Wind
140° 11 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.86"
Temp / Dew
29°C / 84°F
dew 26°C

Wind from the southeast (140°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KRAS 290155Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 29/25 A2986 RMK AO2 T02890255

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Coastal Bend Radio Control Association - Schwenke's field of dreams, an RC flying field in Aransas Pass
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KRAS, the nearest reporting station.

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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