Florence Aero Modelers - Hwy 79 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Florence, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCGZ, 20.7 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (14/32) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Open 7 days a week. If gate is open, a pilot is on site.. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:09 AM MST.
Based on KCGZ, 20.7 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
Pre-filled with runway 14/32, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | ~693 ft | Asphalt | 3 mph head | 10 mph right |
| 32 | ~693 ft | Asphalt | 3 mph tail | 10 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | 99° / 81° | SW 5 mph | 6% |
| Mon | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 99° / 79° | S 5 mph | 43% |
| Tue | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny | 97° / 78° | S 5 mph | 25% |
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
- 4905 S Pinal Parkway, Florence, AZ, 85132
- Field hours
- Open 7 days a week. If gate is open, a pilot is on site.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, Cars
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Battery Chargers, Camping, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.florence-aero-modelers.org ↗
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 Florence Aero Modelers - Hwy 79. 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 KCGZ, 20.7 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (94°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCGZ 091656Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 34/19 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP160 T03440194 PNO $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 14/32 against live wind from KCGZ.
Wind is 65° off runway 14, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~693 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 14/32 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 4720
- AMA district
- District 10
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Florence
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85132
- Coordinates
- 32.9853, -111.3575
- Nearest weather station
- KCGZ · 20.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- KP08 · 4.6 nm
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Runway
- 14/32 (est.)
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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⚠️ 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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