Royal City Radio Control Club 1 — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Santa Fe, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSAF, 3 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. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 200 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

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Poor RC flying conditions

Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.

Factors: gusting 24 kt · thunderstorms in the area.

Based on KSAF, 3 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.

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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	94° / 63°	S 9 kt	10%
Thu	Sunny	94° / 63°	NW 9 kt	8%
Fri	Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	94° / 64°	E 9 kt	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: 100 South Polo Drive, Santa Fe, NM, 87507
Field hours: Night flying only aircraft with lighting. First and last flyers must contact Santa Fe Airport at 505-471-3810
Activities permitted: Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring, Cars
Field features: Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
Club website: www.royalcityrcc.com ↗

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 Royal City Radio Control Club 1. 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.

KSAF Santa Fe Municipal Airport — 3 nm SE
KLAM Los Alamos Airport — 16 nm NW
KE14 Ohkay Owingeh Airport — 24 nm N
NM63 Big Sky Airport — 29 nm S

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VFR

Observed 0353Z (9:53 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSAF, 3 nm away.

Wind

250° 14 kt

gusting 24 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

30.22"

Temp / Dew

26°C / 78°F

dew 11°C

Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 14 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 30.22 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KSAF 290353Z AUTO 25014G24KT 10SM VCTS SCT100 26/11 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND 26028/0307 LTG DSNT SE-SW SLP105 T02560111

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Royal City Radio Control Club 1, an RC flying field in Santa Fe

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Field facts

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

AMA charter: 1085
AMA district: District 8
FRIA: FAA-Recognized Identification Area
AMA site ID: 23730
City: Santa Fe
State: New Mexico
ZIP: 87507
Coordinates: 35.6408, -106.1433
FAA fixed-site agreement altitude: 200 ft AGL
FAA agreement boundary: 660 ft
Nearest weather station: KSAF · 3 nm
Time zone: America/Denver
Fixed-wing status: Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
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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