Pahrump Valley Model Aviators - Bannavitch St — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Pahrump, NV, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDRA, 23.9 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (18/36) 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. 3 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Factors: gusting 23 kt.
Based on KDRA, 23.9 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 18/36, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~540 ft | Fabric | 16 kt head | 3 kt right (g4) |
| 36 | ~540 ft | Fabric | 16 kt tail | 3 kt left (g4) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Haze then Sunny | 106° / 71° | S 7 kt | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 109° / 72° | S 7 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 112° / 78° | SW 6 kt | 0% |
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
- 370 N Bannavitch St, Pahrump, NV, 89048
- Field hours
- Electric - fly anytime as long as it's light Gas or Nitro: 8 am to dusk Monday thru Saturday or 9 am to dusk on Sundays
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.pahrumpvalleymodelaviators.com ↗
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 Pahrump Valley Model Aviators - Bannavitch St. 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDRA, 23.9 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 16 kt, gusting 23 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 37°C (99°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDRA 290153Z AUTO 19016G23KT 10SM CLR 37/02 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND 19026/0102 SLP042 T03720022
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KDRA.
Wind is 13° off runway 18 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Fabric · ~540 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 18/36 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 4795
- AMA district
- District 10
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Pahrump
- State
- Nevada
- ZIP
- 89048
- Coordinates
- 36.2239, -116.0860
- Nearest weather station
- KDRA · 23.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- NV00 · 5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Runway
- 18/36 (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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