Rio Rancho Radio Control Club - Waterman Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Rio Rancho, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station KAEG, 8.8 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. Published field hours: Waterman Field is open from Dawn until 2 hour past Dark. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:49 AM MDT.
Based on KAEG, 8.8 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 63° | S 10 mph | 15% |
| Mon | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 85° / 61° | SW 10 mph | 57% |
| Tue | Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 84° / 61° | NW 5 mph | 20% |
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
- 17th Ave NW, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144
- Field hours
- Waterman Field is open from Dawn until 2 hour past Dark
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Park Flyer Area, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.rioranchorcflyers.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Rio Rancho Radio Control Club - Waterman 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 KAEG, 8.8 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.14 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KAEG 130250Z 23009KT 10SM BKN110 27/02 A3014
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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
- 2770
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Rio Rancho
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87144
- Coordinates
- 35.2867, -106.7467
- Nearest weather station
- KAEG · 8.8 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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25–50 miles
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⚠️ 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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