Tri Valley RC Modelers 1 — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Santa Maria, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSMX, 2.8 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (11/29) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 8 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 KSMX, 2.8 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
Pre-filled with runway 11/29, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | ~559 ft | Asphalt | 11 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 11 | ~559 ft | Asphalt | 11 kt tail | 4 kt left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north — treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 77° / 56° | W 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 81° / 59° | NW 9 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 85° / 56° | NW 9 kt | 0% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
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 Tri Valley RC Modelers 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSMX, 2.8 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 12 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSMX 290051Z AUTO 31012KT 6SM HZ CLR 19/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP122 T01890133
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 11/29 against live wind from KSMX.
Wind is 19° off runway 29 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~559 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 11/29 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSMX, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA site ID
- 20296
- City
- Santa Maria
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93455
- Coordinates
- 34.8844, -120.4031
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KSMX · 2.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway
- 11/29 (est.)
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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⚠️ 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. Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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