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Grant County Cloud Busters - Bataan Memorial Park — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Silver City, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSVC, 8.9 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. One other AMA field sits within 50 miles.

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Poor RC flying conditions

Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.

Based on KSVC, 8.9 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
WedSunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 65°SW 7 kt19%
ThuSunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 66°W 6 kt35%
FriSunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely96° / 67°NE 6 kt59%

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
11975 U.S. 180, Silver City, NM, 88061
Activities permitted
3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Soaring, Kites, Cars
Field features
Battery Chargers, Children's Playground, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Park Flyer Area, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

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 Grant County Cloud Busters - Bataan Memorial Park. 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.

  • K94E Whiskey Creek Airport 3 nm SW
  • KSVC Grant County Airport 9 nm S
  • NM69 Casas Adobes Airpark 11 nm E
  • 1NM0 Me-Own Airport 26 nm N
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VFR
Observed 0135Z (7:35 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSVC, 8.9 nm away.

Wind
290° 16 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.03"
Temp / Dew
23°C / 74°F
dew 17°C

Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,700 ft, scattered clouds at 4,000 ft, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KSVC 290135Z AUTO 29016KT 10SM SCT027 SCT040 SCT090 23/17 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE P0002 T02330172

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Grant County Cloud Busters - Bataan Memorial Park, an RC flying field in Silver City
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KSVC, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
3612
AMA district
District 8
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Silver City
State
New Mexico
ZIP
88061
Coordinates
32.7854, -108.1598
Nearest weather station
KSVC · 8.9 nm
Nearest airport
K94E · 3 nm
Time zone
America/Denver
Runway data
No defined runway visible in aerial imagery

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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