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Magnificent Mountain Men Inc - Lowry Ranch | RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Watkins, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBKF, 9.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

Published field hours: 24/7. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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Experienced pilots

Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.

🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:38 AM MDT.

Based on KBKF, 9.3 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
TodaySunny then Chance Rain Showers89° / 64°SW 12 mph25%
MonPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms84° / 55°NW 15 mph38%
TueChance Showers And Thunderstorms72° / 54°E 14 mph47%

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
Unnamed Road, Watkins, CO, 80137
Field hours
24/7
Activities permitted
Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas
Field features
Camping, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Spectators Welcome

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 Magnificent Mountain Men Inc - Lowry Ranch. 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.

  • CO02 Harrington Ranch Airport · 3 nm E
  • 1CO8 Everitt Airport · 6 nm SW
  • 9CO2 Van Slyke Field · 7 nm NE
  • 34CO Simons Airport · 9 nm NW
  • 87CO Young's Strip · 9 nm NE
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VFR
Observed 0558Z (11:58 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBKF, 9.3 nm away.

Wind
180° 15 mph
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.12"
Temp / Dew
66°F / 19°C
dew 51°F / 11°C

Wind from the south (180°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 22,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KBKF 130558Z 18013KT 10SM FEW220 19/11 A3012 RMK AO2A SLP127 T01890107 10269 20188 50001

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Magnificent Mountain Men Inc - Lowry Ranch, an RC flying field in Watkins
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KBKF, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
177
AMA district
District 9
City
Watkins
State
Colorado
ZIP
80137
Coordinates
39.6103, -104.5883
Nearest weather station
KBKF · 9.3 nm
Nearest airport
CO02 · 3.4 nm
Time zone
America/Denver
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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