Southern San Joaquin Soaring Society - Rosedale Mennonite Bretheren Church — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bakersfield, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBFL, 9.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fixed Wing, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Based on KBFL, 9.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 98° / 64° | NE 4 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 100° / 66° | NE 4 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 102° / 67° | SW 4 kt | 0% |
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
- 16000 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, 93314
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Indoor Restrooms, Line Retrievers, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.ssjss.weebly.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 Southern San Joaquin Soaring Society - Rosedale Mennonite Bretheren Church. 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 KBFL, 9.5 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBFL 290154Z 31010KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP076 T03500044
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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
- 1047
- AMA district
- District 10
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93314
- Coordinates
- 35.3939, -119.2448
- Nearest weather station
- KBFL · 9.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- KMIT · 7.3 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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