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Phoenix Model Glider Club - Watermelon Site | RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Gila Bend, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGXF, 6 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: Soaring. 8 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:14 AM MST.

Based on KGXF, 6 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
SunSunny104° / 83°S 5 mph9%
MonSunny106° / 81°S 15 mph7%
TueSunny104° / 80°S 15 mph7%

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
Citrus Valley Road, Gila Bend, AZ, 85337
Activities permitted
Soaring
Field features
Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Privately Owned

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 Phoenix Model Glider Club - Watermelon Site. 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.

  • KE63 Gila Bend Municipal Airport · 5 nm E
  • KGBN Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Airport · 6 nm SE
  • AZ05 Lakeside Airpark · 10 nm NE
  • 0AZ4 Flying Bucket Ranch Airport · 25 nm E
  • 10AZ Pierce Airport · 25 nm N
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VFR
Observed 0555Z (10:55 PM MST)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KGXF, 6 nm away.

Wind
140° 3 mph
Visibility
9 sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.84"
Temp / Dew
85°F / 29°C
feels like 95°F

Wind from the southeast (140°) at 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KGXF 130555Z AUTO 14003KT 9SM CLR 29/25 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP089 60002 T02930248 10308 20269 51008 FZRANO $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Phoenix Model Glider Club - Watermelon Site, an RC flying field in Gila Bend
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KGXF, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
5592
AMA district
District 10
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Gila Bend
State
Arizona
ZIP
85337
Coordinates
32.9713, -112.7843
Nearest weather station
KGXF · 6 nm
Nearest airport
KE63 · 5.4 nm
Time zone
America/Phoenix
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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