Wingbusters RC Club - Vandenberg Air Force Base — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Vandenberg AFB, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KVBG, 0.7 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. 5 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 KVBG, 0.7 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.
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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 | 70° / 55° | NW 13 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny | 74° / 56° | NW 13 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 77° / 55° | NW 17 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
- 747 Nebraska Ave, Vandenberg AFB, CA, 93437
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands
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 Wingbusters RC Club - Vandenberg Air Force Base. 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 KVBG, 0.7 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 14 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, overcast at 600 ft, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 600 ft.
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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
- 789
- AMA district
- District 10
- City
- Vandenberg AFB
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93437
- Coordinates
- 34.7430, -120.5724
- Nearest weather station
- KVBG · 0.7 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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