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Chinquapin RC - Sky Wa Mo Road — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Bluff City, TN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTRI, 9.7 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 7 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KTRI, 9.7 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedMostly Sunny82° / 59°NW 9 kt4%
ThuSunny81° / 58°N 4 kt0%
FriSunny84° / 66°N 4 kt0%

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
232 Sky Wa Mo Road, Bluff City, TN, 37618

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 Chinquapin RC - Sky Wa Mo Road. 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.

  • 81TN Southfork Airport 5 nm NE
  • K0A9 Elizabethton Municipal Airport 5 nm SE
  • K0A4 Johnson City Airport 7 nm SW
  • KTRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport 10 nm W
  • 3TN0 Indian Springs Airport 12 nm NW
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VFR
Observed 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTRI, 9.7 nm away.

Wind
260° 3 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.78"
Temp / Dew
22°C / 72°F
dew 21°C

Wind from the west (260°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KTRI 290053Z 26003KT 10SM SCT030 SCT250 22/21 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP058 T02220211 $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Chinquapin RC - Sky Wa Mo Road, an RC flying field in Bluff City
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KTRI, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
5524
AMA district
District 5
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Bluff City
State
Tennessee
ZIP
37618
Coordinates
36.4413, -82.2114
Nearest weather station
KTRI · 9.7 nm
Nearest airport
81TN · 4.6 nm
Time zone
America/New_York
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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