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Golden Eagles RC Club - Hwy 66 — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Kingman, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KIGM, 1.7 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The runway orientation (04/22) 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. One other AMA field sits within 50 miles.

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Poor RC flying conditions

Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.

Factors: thunderstorms in the area.

Based on KIGM, 1.7 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 04/22, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.

Using runway 04/22
RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
22FAV8 kt head14 kt left
048 kt tail14 kt right

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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedMostly Sunny101° / 75°SW 14 kt10%
ThuSunny104° / 75°S 12 kt1%
FriSunny109° / 80°NW 11 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
5913 East Andy Devine Avenue, Kingman, AZ, 86401
Field hours
Flying site is open 365/24/7 with weather permitting. Geotextile paved runway 45’ x 600’. Covered pit area also has the Geotextile covering. Pilot protection fences and public barrier fences installed.
Activities permitted
3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Slope Soaring, Soaring, Boats
Field features
Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches

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 Golden Eagles RC Club - Hwy 66. 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.

  • KIGM Kingman Airport 2 nm SE
  • US-9264 OMS UAS Test Range Airport 12 nm NE
  • AZ97 X Bar 1 Ranch Lower Airport 14 nm E
  • 68AZ Music Mountain Air Ranch Airport 15 nm NE
  • 1AZ8 Willow Springs Ranch Airport 21 nm W
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VFR
Observed 0151Z (6:51 PM MST)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KIGM, 1.7 nm away.

Wind
160° 16 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
8,000 ft
Altimeter
29.93"
Temp / Dew
26°C / 78°F
dew 17°C

Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,000 ft, broken clouds at 8,000 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,000 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KIGM 290151Z AUTO 16016KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW060 BKN080 BKN100 26/17 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND 15037/0100 RAE14B41 TSB0055E10 SLP060 P0001 T02560167

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Live crosswind meter

Estimated

Runway 04/22 against live wind from KIGM.

N220416 kt
Headwind
9 kt
Crosswind (from the left)
13 kt

Wind is 57° off runway 22 — the end with the most headwind right now.

~720 ftorientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified

Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Golden Eagles RC Club - Hwy 66, an RC flying field in Kingman with runway 04/22 marked
N ↑

EstimatedRunway 04/22 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
5406
AMA district
District 10
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Kingman
State
Arizona
ZIP
86401
Coordinates
35.2846, -113.9548
Nearest weather station
KIGM · 1.7 nm
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Runway
04/22 (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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