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 nearby weather station KNMRIORA314, about 1.7 nm from the field (falls back to KAEG if the station goes offline): wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes an asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (09/27 + 18/36) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. 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.
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 7:25 AM MDT.
Based on nearby station KNMRIORA314, about 1.7 nm from the field; visibility and ceiling via KAEG.
Wind and temperature are from nearby station KNMRIORA314, about 1.7 nm from the field, not a station at the field, with visibility and ceiling from KAEG. 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
Pre-filled with runway 09/27, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~400 ft | Asphalt | 0 mph head | 2 mph right (g3) |
| 27 | ~400 ft | Asphalt | 0 mph head | 2 mph left (g3) |
No terminal forecast (TAF) is available near this field right now: some stations (especially military fields) only issue TAFs part-time.
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | Sunny | 68° / 42° | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 68° / 46° | E 5 mph | 2% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 66° / 47° | E 5 mph | 16% |
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
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
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.
Want the full picture? See nearby station KNMRIORA314's complete aviation weather page →
Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 09/27 against live wind from nearby station KNMRIORA314.
Wind is 103° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~400 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 09/27 + 18/36 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KAEG, the nearest reporting station.
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
- 35.2871, -106.7466
- Weather source
- Nearby weather station KNMRIORA314 · about 1.7 nm from the field
- Fallback weather station
- KAEG · 8.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Runway
- 09/27 + 18/36 ✓ verified
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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Within 25 miles
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- Balloon Fiesta Park11 mi
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- Albuquerque Soaring Association - North Domingo BACA Park13 mi
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25–50 miles
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Wind and temperature are from nearby station KNMRIORA314, about 1.7 nm from the field, not a station at the field, with visibility and ceiling from KAEG. 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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