Turlock RC Club - Lake McSwain Recreation Area | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hornitos, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMCE, 17.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Published field hours: See rules and regulations on float fly events. Stay aware of local wildlife.. 9 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:42 AM PDT.
Based on KMCE, 17.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 83° / 54° | NW 15 mph | 0% |
| Mon | Sunny | 87° / 59° | NW 10 mph | 0% |
| Tue | Sunny | 91° / 60° | NW 5 mph | 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
- 9090 Lake McClure Road, Hornitos, CA, 95325
- Field hours
- See rules and regulations on float fly events. Stay aware of local wildlife.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Children's Playground, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.turlockrcclub.org ↗
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 Turlock RC Club - Lake McSwain Recreation Area. 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 KMCE, 17.3 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMCE 130753Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01890100 403500156
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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
- 1396
- AMA district
- District 10
- City
- Hornitos
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 95325
- Coordinates
- 37.5206, -120.3055
- Nearest weather station
- KMCE · 17.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 34CN · 4.4 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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