Yuma Aeromodelers - Rifle Range Rd — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Yuma, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLGF, 9.3 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 (16/34) 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: Unlimited. 6 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 KLGF, 9.3 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 16/34, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | ~690 ft | Asphalt | 10 kt head | 8 kt right (g11) |
| 34 | ~690 ft | Asphalt | 10 kt tail | 8 kt left (g11) |
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 | Sunny | 111° / 84° | S 9 kt | 2% |
| Thu | Sunny | 113° / 85° | S 9 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Sunny | 115° / 88° | S 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
- Rifle Range Rd, Yuma, AZ, 85367
- Field hours
- Unlimited
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.yumaaeromodelers.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 Yuma Aeromodelers - Rifle Range 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLGF, 9.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 13 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 42°C (108°F), altimeter 29.67 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLGF 290055Z AUTO 20013G17KT 9SM CLR 42/18 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP042 T04220180 $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 16/34 against live wind from KLGF.
Wind is 44° off runway 16 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~690 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 16/34 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 KLGF, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 320
- AMA district
- District 10
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Yuma
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85367
- Coordinates
- 32.7075, -114.4247
- Nearest weather station
- KLGF · 9.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Runway
- 16/34 (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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