RC Bees of Santa Cruz County - McGowan Rd. — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Watsonville, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KWVI, 3.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. Published field hours: Flying hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days per week. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KWVI, 3.5 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
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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 | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 67° / 55° | SW 8 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 68° / 55° | SW 8 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 69° / 54° | W 8 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
- Mc Gowan Road, Watsonville, CA, 95076
- Field hours
- Flying hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days per week
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Boats
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome
- Club website
- www.RCBEES.ORG ↗
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 RC Bees of Santa Cruz County - McGowan 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KWVI, 3.5 nm away.
Wind from the east (080°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (60°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KWVI 290453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01560128
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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
- 144
- AMA district
- District 10
- City
- Watsonville
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 95076
- Coordinates
- 36.8768, -121.7959
- Nearest weather station
- KWVI · 3.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- CA66 · 2.9 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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