Miniature Aero Sportsters - 120th Ave | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Brighton, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDEN, 4.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes an asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (15/33) 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.
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 7:25 AM MDT.
Based on KDEN, 4.3 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 15/33, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | ~615 ft | Asphalt | 8 mph head | 13 mph left |
| 33 | ~615 ft | Asphalt | 7 mph tail | 13 mph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Sunny | 64° / 41° | W 8 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 65° / 43° | NE 8 mph | 0% |
| Sat | Partly Sunny | 63° / 43° | N 6 mph | 2% |
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
- 31801 E 120th Ave, Brighton, CO, 80603
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Children's Playground, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.miniatureaerosportsters.org ↗
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 Miniature Aero Sportsters - 120th Ave. 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 KDEN, 4.3 nm away.
Wind from the east (090°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, a few clouds at 16,000 ft, broken clouds at 22,000 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 22,000 ft.
METAR KDEN 282353Z 09013KT 10SM FEW110 FEW160 BKN220 13/02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01280022 10189 20128 53005
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 15/33 against live wind from KDEN.
Wind is 56° off runway 15, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~615 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
EstimatedRunway 15/33 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 KDEN, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1344
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Brighton
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 80603
- Coordinates
- 39.9160, -104.6153
- Nearest weather station
- KDEN · 4.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Runway
- 15/33 (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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⚠️ 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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