Sunnyside Aviation - Co Rd 244 — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Rifle, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRIL, 4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Daylight to dark. Restrictions. Contact Warren Weinreis 970-948-6958. 5 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.
Based on KRIL, 4 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
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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 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 59° | SW 9 kt | 41% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 60° | SW 4 kt | 22% |
| Fri | Sunny | 97° / 62° | NW 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
- 12 Co Rd 244, Rifle, CO, 81650
- Field hours
- Daylight to dark. Restrictions. Contact Warren Weinreis 970-948-6958
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Kites, Cars, Balloons
- Field features
- Camping, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, 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 Sunnyside Aviation - Co Rd 244. 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 KRIL, 4 nm away.
Wind from the north (350°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,500 ft, scattered clouds at 8,500 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KRIL 290153Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM FEW065 SCT085 OVC110 28/12 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND NW SLP092 T02830122
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1247
- AMA district
- District 9
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Rifle
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 81650
- Coordinates
- 39.5526, -107.8062
- Nearest weather station
- KRIL · 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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