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) is confirmed by the club 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.
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 7:27 AM MDT.
Based on KLMO, 5.8 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 11/29, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | ~440 ft | Asphalt | 1 mph head | 3 mph left |
| 29 | ~440 ft | Asphalt | 1 mph tail | 3 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 64° / 39° | S 3 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 64° / 40° | NW 5 mph | 0% |
| Sat | Mostly Sunny | 63° / 41° | NE 3 mph | 1% |
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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KLMO, 5.8 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 3 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLMO 290035Z AUTO 04003KT 7SM CLR 13/03 A3011 RMK AO2 T01280031
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 11/29 against live wind from KLMO.
Wind is 66° off runway 11, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~440 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 11/29 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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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 ✓ verified
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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Nearby RC flying fields
Other AMA club fields near this one.
Within 25 miles
- Longmont Electric Aircraft Flyers Inc - Longs Peak Ave4 mi
- Longmont Aircraft Modeler Assn - LAMA Field10 mi
- Boulder Aeromodeling Society- Boulder Reservoir12 mi
- Boulder Aeromodeling Society - Boulder Model Airport12 mi
- Rocky Mountain Soaring Association 123 mi
- Arvada Associated Modelers - AAM Airpark (East/West)24 mi
25–50 miles
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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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