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Rocky Mountain Modeleers - N CR 5 — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Wellington, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFNL, 18.9 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: Unlimited. 9 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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Experienced pilots

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

Based on KFNL, 18.9 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely88° / 59°SW 9 kt61%
ThuMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 59°NW 10 kt32%
FriSunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 58°S 11 kt22%

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
12110 North Co Road 5, Wellington, CO, 80549
Field hours
Unlimited
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, 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 Rocky Mountain Modeleers - N CR 5. 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.

  • 4CO2 Owl Canyon Gliderport 2 nm N
  • 6CO1 Burnham Field 3 nm E
  • 1CD1 Reed International Airport 7 nm SE
  • CO53 Yankee Field 8 nm S
  • 1CO3 Bellmore Farms Airport 9 nm SE
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VFR
Observed 0156Z (7:56 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KFNL, 18.9 nm away.

Wind
130° 14 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.06"
Temp / Dew
25°C / 77°F
dew 17°C

Wind from the southeast (130°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KFNL 290156Z AUTO 13014KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP107 T02500167 $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Rocky Mountain Modeleers - N CR 5, an RC flying field in Wellington
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KFNL, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
1824
AMA district
District 9
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Wellington
State
Colorado
ZIP
80549
Coordinates
40.7643, -104.9801
Nearest weather station
KFNL · 18.9 nm
Nearest airport
4CO2 · 2.4 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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