Tarheel R/C Flyers - Town Creek Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Elm City, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRWI, 7.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 10 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Factors: gusting 30 kt · thunderstorms in the area.
Based on KRWI, 7.5 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
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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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 88° / 66° | NW 6 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 86° / 65° | NW 5 kt | 1% |
| Fri | Sunny | 87° / 69° | N 3 kt | 5% |
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
- 7475 White Bridge RD, Elm City, NC, 27822-9015
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- https://tarheelrcflyers.weebly.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 Tarheel R/C Flyers - Town Creek 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRWI, 7.5 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 21 kt, gusting 30 kt, visibility 3 statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,100 ft, broken clouds at 4,300 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.67 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 4,300 ft.
METAR KRWI 290153Z AUTO 24021G30KT 3SM -TSRA BR SCT031 BKN043 OVC100 23/21 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND 31040/0134 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB18 TSB30 SLP045 P0035 T02280206
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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
- 913
- AMA district
- District 4
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Elm City
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27822-9015
- Coordinates
- 35.8000, -77.7541
- Nearest weather station
- KRWI · 7.5 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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⚠️ 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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