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Norcal Slope Soarers - King Ranch Lopes Rd — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Fairfield, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAPC, 8 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: Radio Control, Slope Soaring. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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Poor RC flying conditions

Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.

Based on KAPC, 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.

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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
WedSunny84° / 57°W 14 kt0%
ThuSunny84° / 57°W 14 kt0%
FriSunny89° / 59°W 12 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
2850 Lopes Rd, Fairfield, CA, 94534
Field hours
Sunrise to sunset restricted access to “South Ridge” for Silverspot Callipe Conservation
Activities permitted
Radio Control, Slope Soaring
Field features
Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Spectator Area

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 Norcal Slope Soarers - King Ranch Lopes Rd. 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.

  • KAPC Napa County Airport 8 nm NW
  • KCCR Buchanan Field 10 nm S
  • KSUU Travis Air Force Base 11 nm NE
  • KVCB Nut Tree Airport 15 nm NE
  • 0Q3 Sonoma Valley Airport 16 nm W
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VFR
Observed 0054Z (5:54 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KAPC, 8 nm away.

Wind
200° 15 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.85"
Temp / Dew
26°C / 79°F
dew 15°C

Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KAPC 290054Z 20015KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02610150

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Norcal Slope Soarers - King Ranch Lopes Rd, an RC flying field in Fairfield
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KAPC, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
4494
AMA district
District 10
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Fairfield
State
California
ZIP
94534
Coordinates
38.1554, -122.1274
Nearest weather station
KAPC · 8 nm
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Runway data
No defined runway visible in aerial imagery

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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