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Pikes Peak Soaring Society - Judge Orr Rd — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Calhan, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFLY, 12.4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 8 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

MARGINAL

Experienced pilots

Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.

Factors: precipitation.

Based on KFLY, 12.4 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms84° / 59°S 9 kt48%
ThuMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 59°N 9 kt37%
FriSunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 59°E 13 kt14%

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
23190 Judge Orr Rd, Calhan, CO, 80808
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, Line Retrievers, Night Flying, Privately Owned, Spectators Welcome, Winches
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed
Club website
www.ppssrc.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 Pikes Peak Soaring Society - Judge Orr 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.

  • 88CO Tranquila Airport 5 nm SE
  • 5V4 Calhan Airport 6 nm N
  • 97CO Peakview Airport 7 nm E
  • KA50 Colorado Springs East Airport 7 nm SW
  • US-0022 Ria Airport 10 nm SE
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VFR
Observed 0135Z (7:35 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KFLY, 12.4 nm away.

Wind
200° 3 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
11,000 ft
Altimeter
30.28"
Temp / Dew
18°C / 64°F
dew 14°C

Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 30.28 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KFLY 290135Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM -RA OVC110 18/14 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE T01790138

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Pikes Peak Soaring Society - Judge Orr Rd, an RC flying field in Calhan
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KFLY, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
1657
AMA district
District 9
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Calhan
State
Colorado
ZIP
80808
Coordinates
38.9500, -104.3040
Nearest weather station
KFLY · 12.4 nm
Nearest airport
88CO · 4.6 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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