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San Diego Wingmasters - Gopher Canyon Landfill — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Vista, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCRQ, 8.7 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. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KCRQ, 8.7 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
WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny86° / 62°W 9 kt0%
ThuPatchy Fog then Sunny87° / 64°W 9 kt0%
FriPatchy Fog then Sunny89° / 68°W 9 kt0%

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
29370 Twin Oaks Valley Rd, Vista, CA, 92084-2307
Field hours
Seven days a week 7 am to sunset Quiet aircraft 8 am to 4 pm up to 90 lbs. No Quads multi -rotor or helicopters allowed.
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
Field features
Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

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 San Diego Wingmasters - Gopher Canyon Landfill. 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.

  • 2CA4 Blackinton Airport — 4 nm E
  • L18 Fallbrook Community Airpark — 7 nm NW
  • KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport — 9 nm SW
  • KNFG Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport — 9 nm W
  • KOKB Oceanside Municipal Airport — 9 nm W
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VFR
Observed 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCRQ, 8.7 nm away.

Wind
280° 4 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.82"
Temp / Dew
22°C / 71°F
dew 18°C

Wind from the west (280°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KCRQ 290253Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP094 T02170183 55001

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of San Diego Wingmasters - Gopher Canyon Landfill, an RC flying field in Vista
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KCRQ, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
1615
AMA district
District 10
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Vista
State
California
ZIP
92084-2307
Coordinates
33.2454, -117.1786
Nearest weather station
KCRQ · 8.7 nm
Nearest airport
2CA4 · 4.4 nm
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Runway data
No defined runway visible in aerial imagery

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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