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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 a asphalt flying surface. 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.

GOOD

Good flying weather

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

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.

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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
WedMostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely91° / 62°SE 9 kt62%
ThuMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 62°NW 7 kt18%
FriSunny92° / 63°N 8 kt12%

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

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.

  • KDEN Denver International Airport 4 nm SW
  • 22CO Flying E Airport 6 nm NE
  • CO12 Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport 6 nm NW
  • CO56 Jjs Airport 8 nm E
  • KFTG Colorado Air and Space Port 9 nm SE
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VFR
Observed 0153Z (7:53 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDEN, 4.3 nm away.

Wind
150° 6 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
14,000 ft
Altimeter
30.06"
Temp / Dew
25°C / 77°F
dew 14°C

Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, broken clouds at 14,000 ft, broken clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 14,000 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KDEN 290153Z 15006KT 10SM FEW110 BKN140 BKN200 25/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP095 T02500139

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Miniature Aero Sportsters - 120th Ave, an RC flying field in Brighton
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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 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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