Tri Valley RC Modelers - Elks Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Santa Maria, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSMX, 2.4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. Published field hours: 8 a.m. to dusk. 7 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, 2.4 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.
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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 | 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.
Field information
As published by the club via the AMA Club Finder.
- Address
- 4040 US Hwy 101, Santa Maria, CA, 93455
- Field hours
- 8 a.m. to dusk
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Camping, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.trivalleyrcmodelers.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 Tri Valley RC Modelers - Elks Field. 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, 2.4 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 11 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KSMX 290151Z AUTO 29011KT 5SM HZ CLR 18/13 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP118 T01780133
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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
- 170
- AMA district
- District 10
- City
- Santa Maria
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93455
- Coordinates
- 34.8851, -120.4111
- Nearest weather station
- KSMX · 2.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- 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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