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Magic Valley Aeromodelers LLC - Murtaugh lake — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Murtaugh, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTWF, 14.5 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. Activities listed by the club: Slope Soaring, Multi-Rotor. One other AMA field sits within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KTWF, 14.5 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedAreas Of Smoke91° / 62°NW 5 kt16%
ThuPatchy Smoke94° / 64°NE 9 kt0%
FriPatchy Smoke97° / 65°NW 8 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
Murtaugh Lake, Murtaugh, ID, 83344
Activities permitted
Slope Soaring, Multi-Rotor

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 Magic Valley Aeromodelers LLC - Murtaugh lake. 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.

  • U94 Hazelton Municipal Airport 7 nm N
  • 1ID7 Fairbanks Airfield 11 nm NW
  • US-5712 Kenyon Airstrip 14 nm E
  • KTWF Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport 15 nm W
  • KBYI Burley Municipal Airport 18 nm E
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VFR
Observed 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTWF, 14.5 nm away.

Wind
110° 7 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.91"
Temp / Dew
24°C / 75°F
dew 11°C

Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KTWF 290253Z 11007KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP068 T02390106 56011

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Magic Valley Aeromodelers LLC - Murtaugh lake, an RC flying field in Murtaugh
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Field facts

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

AMA charter
905
AMA district
District 11
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Murtaugh
State
Idaho
ZIP
83344
Coordinates
42.4607, -114.1618
Nearest weather station
KTWF · 14.5 nm
Nearest airport
U94 · 7 nm
Time zone
America/Boise
Runway data
Requires aerial-imagery review

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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