Benton County Flying Tigers RC, Holloway Rd. | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bentonville, AR, decoded from the nearest reporting station KVBT, 3.5 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (09/27 + 14/32) 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. 5 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:37 AM CDT.
Based on KVBT, 3.5 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~522 ft | Grass | 5 mph head | 6 mph right |
| 27 | ~522 ft | Grass | 5 mph tail | 6 mph 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 79° / 57° | S 15 mph | 5% |
| Thu | Sunny | 82° / 58° | S 10 mph | 1% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy | 76° / 55° | SE 10 mph | 4% |
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
- 11900 Holloway Rd., Bentonville, AR, 72712
- Field hours
- Sunrise to Sunset - Electric only after dark. 10 pm all flying stops. AMA and club safety rules must be adhered to.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, Kites, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.bcft.net ↗
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 Benton County Flying Tigers RC, Holloway 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KVBT, 3.5 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 30.19 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KVBT 280156Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM BKN110 18/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01780100
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KVBT.
Wind is 50° off runway 09, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~522 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 09/27 + 14/32 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 KVBT, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 999
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Bentonville
- State
- Arkansas
- ZIP
- 72712
- Coordinates
- 36.3447, -94.2921
- Nearest weather station
- KVBT · 3.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 2AR5 · 2.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 09/27 + 14/32 (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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⚠️ 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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