Longmont Electric Aircraft Flyers Inc - Union Reservoir — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Longmont, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLMO, 5.8 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The runway orientation (11/29) 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. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KLMO, 5.8 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.

Runway winds & crosswind

Pre-filled with runway 11/29, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.

RunwayUsing runway 11/29

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
11FAV	~440 ft	Asphalt	4 kt head	3 kt left
29	~440 ft	Asphalt	4 kt tail	3 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.

Day	Conditions	Hi / Lo °F	Wind	Rain
Wed	Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	90° / 61°	NE 8 kt	60%
Thu	Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	94° / 61°	N 5 kt	37%
Fri	Sunny	93° / 61°	SE 5 kt	14%

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: 754 CR 26, Longmont, CO, 80504
Activities permitted: 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Ducted Fan, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
Field features: Battery Chargers, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher
Restrictions: Turbines not allowed
Club website: www.leafrc.com ↗

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 Longmont Electric Aircraft Flyers Inc - Union Reservoir. 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.

0CO8 Cartwheel Airport — 3 nm NE
05CO Rancho de Aereo Airport — 4 nm NE
CO58 Wings N Things Airpark & Museum Airport — 5 nm SE
17CO Skylane Ranch Airport — 6 nm N
7CO0 Parkland Airport — 6 nm S

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VFR

Observed 0155Z (7:55 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLMO, 5.8 nm away.

Wind

070° 5 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

30.07"

Temp / Dew

26°C / 78°F

dew 17°C

Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KLMO 290155Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3007 RMK AO2 T02560171

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Live crosswind meter

Estimated

Runway 11/29 against live wind from KLMO.

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind (from the left)

3 kt

Wind is 36° off runway 11 — the end with the most headwind right now.

Asphalt · ~440 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

Aerial photo of Longmont Electric Aircraft Flyers Inc - Union Reservoir, an RC flying field in Longmont with runway 11/29 marked

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EstimatedRunway 11/29 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 KLMO, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter: 4648
AMA district: District 9
FRIA: FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City: Longmont
State: Colorado
ZIP: 80504
Coordinates: 40.1704, -105.0374
Nearest weather station: KLMO · 5.8 nm
Nearest airport: 0CO8 · 2.5 nm
Time zone: America/Denver
Runway: 11/29 (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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Data status: Club listings courtesy of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Club Finder. Field list combines the current AMA Club Finder inventory (used with permission) with the FAA/AMA published flying-site list. Locations and statuses are shown as published; runway orientations are measured from aerial imagery for a subset of fields and labeled as estimates until club-verified — corrections welcome via the report form. Spotted an error? ✏️ Suggest an edit

⚠️ 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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