Lake Poway Skimmers - Lake Poway | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Poway, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRNM, 5.2 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday only. 12 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 6:31 AM PDT.
Based on KRNM, 5.2 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 | Sunny | 88° / 61° | SW 10 mph | 0% |
| Mon | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 86° / 59° | SW 10 mph | 1% |
| Tue | Sunny | 86° / 57° | S 10 mph | 0% |
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
- 14656 Lake Poway Rd, Poway, CA, 92064
- Field hours
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday only
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Radio Control, Boats
- Field features
- Children's Playground, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.powayskimmers.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 Lake Poway Skimmers - Lake Poway. 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 KRNM, 5.2 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 3 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, overcast at 300 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 300 ft.
METAR KRNM 130753Z AUTO 26003KT 5SM BR OVC003 18/18 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP122 T01830178 403390161 $
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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
- 2676
- AMA district
- District 10
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Poway
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92064
- Coordinates
- 33.0068, -117.0113
- Nearest weather station
- KRNM · 5.2 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- 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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⚠️ 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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