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Pahrump Valley Model Aviators - Fox Field — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Pahrump, NV, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDRA, 27.8 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. 3 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.

Factors: gusting 23 kt.

Based on KDRA, 27.8 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field; conditions at the field may differ.

⚠️ 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
WedSunny104° / 77°S 5 kt1%
ThuSunny107° / 78°S 4 kt0%
FriSunny111° / 83°S 4 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
3770 Fox Avenue, Pahrump, NV, 89048
Activities permitted
Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, 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 Pahrump Valley Model Aviators - Fox Field. 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.

  • NV98 Caas Airport 1 nm SE
  • NV00 Valley View Airport 6 nm NW
  • NV74 Calvada Meadows Airport 7 nm NW
  • NV54 Flying S Ranch Ultralightport 9 nm N
  • 70CL Amargosa Airport 26 nm W
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VFR
Observed 0153Z (6:53 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDRA, 27.8 nm away.

Wind
190° 16 kt
gusting 23 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.83"
Temp / Dew
37°C / 99°F
dew 2°C

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).

Raw METAR
METAR KDRA 290153Z AUTO 19016G23KT 10SM CLR 37/02 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND 19026/0102 SLP042 T03720022

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Pahrump Valley Model Aviators - Fox Field, an RC flying field in Pahrump
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KDRA, the nearest reporting station.

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
36.1656, -115.9228
Nearest weather station
KDRA · 27.8 nm
Nearest airport
NV98 · 1.4 nm
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
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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Data status: Club listings courtesy of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Club Finder. Field list combines the current AMA Club Finder inventory (used with permission) with the FAA/AMA published flying-site list. Locations and statuses are shown as published; runway orientations are measured from aerial imagery for a subset of fields and labeled as estimates until club-verified — corrections welcome via the report form. Spotted an error? ✏️ Suggest an edit

⚠️ 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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