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Tucson Radio Control Club Inc. - Valencia Rd. — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Tucson, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDMA, 6.7 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (10/28) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Flying from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. 8 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

MARGINAL

Experienced pilots

Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.

Based on KDMA, 6.7 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.

Runway winds & crosswind

Pre-filled with runway 10/28, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.

Using runway 10/28
RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
28FAV11 kt head2 kt right
1011 kt tail2 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedMostly Sunny103° / 77°W 7 kt6%
ThuSunny107° / 78°SW 9 kt7%
FriSunny109° / 81°W 11 kt6%

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
10801 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85747
Field hours
Flying from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor, Free Flight, Rockets, Cars
Field features
Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Camping, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, 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 Tucson Radio Control Club Inc. - Valencia Rd.. 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.

  • KDMA Davis Monthan Air Force Base 7 nm NW
  • KTUS Tucson International Airport 9 nm W
  • KRYN Ryan Field 21 nm W
  • 6AZ8 Flying Diamond Airport 21 nm SW
  • 14AZ Ruby Star Airpark 22 nm SW
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VFR
Observed 0155Z (6:55 PM MST)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDMA, 6.7 nm away.

Wind
290° 11 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.86"
Temp / Dew
37°C / 98°F
dew 15°C

Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 37°C (98°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KDMA 290155Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 37/15 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP060 T03650150 TSNO $

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Live crosswind meter

Estimated

Runway 10/28 against live wind from KDMA.

N281011 kt
Headwind
11 kt
Crosswind (from the right)
2 kt

Wind is 13° off runway 28 — the end with the most headwind right now.

Asphalt · ~670 ftorientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified

Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Tucson Radio Control Club Inc. - Valencia Rd., an RC flying field in Tucson with runway 10/28 marked
N ↑

EstimatedRunway 10/28 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.

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
112
AMA district
District 10
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Tucson
State
Arizona
ZIP
85747
Coordinates
32.1195, -110.7630
Nearest weather station
KDMA · 6.7 nm
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Runway
10/28 (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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Data status: Club listings courtesy of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Club Finder. Field list combines the current AMA Club Finder inventory (used with permission) with the FAA/AMA published flying-site list. Locations and statuses are shown as published; runway orientations are measured from aerial imagery for a subset of fields and labeled as estimates until club-verified — corrections welcome via the report form. Spotted an error? ✏️ Suggest an edit

⚠️ 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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