Bomber Field USA - Bomber Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hempstead, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTME, 11.6 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (15/33) 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. 11 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KTME, 11.6 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 15/33, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | ~700 ft | Asphalt | 1 mph head | 3 mph left |
| 33 | ~700 ft | Asphalt | 1 mph tail | 3 mph right |
No terminal forecast (TAF) is available near this field right now: some stations (especially military fields) only issue TAFs part-time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 65° | E 5 mph | 25% |
| Wed | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 84° / 63° | SE 10 mph | 28% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 85° / 64° | E 10 mph | 7% |
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
- 13917 FM 1887, Hempstead, TX, 77445
- Field hours
- Bomber field is open 24/7 for members and their guests. We also offer 6500 SF Scale German WWI City for RC tank battles. Float pond 700 ft. x 200 ft.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Radio Control, Boats, Cars
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Camping, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Winches, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.bomberfieldusa.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 Bomber Field USA - Bomber Field. 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 KTME, 11.6 nm away.
Wind from the east (080°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 7,500 ft, overcast at 9,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.21 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,500 ft.
METAR KTME 271555Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 22/17 A3021 RMK AO2
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 15/33 against live wind from KTME.
Wind is 74° off runway 15, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~700 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 15/33 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
- 2307
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Hempstead
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77445
- Coordinates
- 29.9393, -96.0593
- Nearest weather station
- KTME · 11.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 4TA4 · 0 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 15/33 (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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