Quartzsite Desert Flyers - James B Colwell Flying Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Quartzsite, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBLH, 25.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 6 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Based on KBLH, 25.5 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 114° / 85° | S 9 kt | 11% |
| Thu | Sunny | 116° / 86° | SW 9 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 117° / 89° | SW 9 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
- 780 N Plymouth Ave, Quartzsite, AZ, 85346
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks, Workbenches
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 Quartzsite Desert Flyers - James B Colwell Flying 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBLH, 25.5 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 38°C (101°F), altimeter 29.67 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBLH 290352Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 38/18 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP039 T03830178
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 4612
- AMA district
- District 10
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Quartzsite
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85346
- Coordinates
- 33.6854, -114.2125
- Nearest weather station
- KBLH · 25.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 56CL · 20.4 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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