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Memphis Prop Busters - Battlefront Rd — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Memphis, TN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMEM, 8.5 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. 3 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 KMEM, 8.5 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.

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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
WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny93° / 72°NE 4 kt31%
ThuSunny92° / 71°NE 9 kt3%
FriSlight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 75°S 4 kt24%

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
Battlefront Road, Memphis, TN, 38120
Activities permitted
Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Boats
Field features
Grass Pit Area, Float Flying Area, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome
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 Memphis Prop Busters - Battlefront 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.

  • 54TN Argonaut Airstrip 9 nm SE
  • KMEM Memphis International Airport 9 nm SW
  • TN70 Burkeen Field 9 nm SE
  • US-3283 Nelson Airfield 9 nm E
  • 01TN Colonial Air Park 10 nm SE
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VFR
Observed 0054Z (7:54 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMEM, 8.5 nm away.

Wind
240° 5 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Altimeter
29.79"
Temp / Dew
32°C / 90°F
dew 24°C

Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 16,000 ft, scattered clouds at 17,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KMEM 290054Z 24005KT 10SM FEW160 SCT170 BKN250 32/24 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP081 T03220244 $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Memphis Prop Busters - Battlefront Rd, an RC flying field in Memphis
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KMEM, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

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

AMA charter
1347
AMA district
District 5
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Memphis
State
Tennessee
ZIP
38120
Coordinates
35.1311, -89.8397
Nearest weather station
KMEM · 8.5 nm
Time zone
America/Chicago
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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⚠️ 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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