Lassen County RC - Rice Canyon Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Susanville, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSVE, 5.7 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 (07/25) 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. 6 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KSVE, 5.7 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 07/25, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | ~280 ft | Asphalt | 8 kt head | 0 kt |
| 07 | ~280 ft | Asphalt | 8 kt tail | 0 kt |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 90° / 54° | W 13 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 92° / 54° | SW 13 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 95° / 55° | SW 13 kt | 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
- off of Rice Canyon Road, Susanville, CA, 96130
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, 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 Lassen County RC - Rice Canyon Rd. 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 KSVE, 5.7 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSVE 290355Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3001 RMK A01 P000
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 07/25 against live wind from KSVE.
Wind is 2° off runway 25 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Dirt · ~280 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 07/25 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSVE, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 931
- AMA district
- District 10
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Susanville
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 96130
- Coordinates
- 40.4664, -120.5387
- Nearest weather station
- KSVE · 5.7 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Runway
- 07/25 (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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