Temple Aero Modelers - McGregor Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Temple, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTPL, 5.1 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes an asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (18/36) is confirmed by the club 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. 7 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KTPL, 5.1 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 18/36, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~300 ft | Asphalt | 7 mph head | 1 mph left |
| 36 | ~300 ft | Asphalt | 7 mph tail | 1 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | 85° / 65° | S 10 mph | 18% |
| Thu | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 79° / 63° | S 5 mph | 38% |
| Fri | Chance Rain Showers | 75° / 61° | E 5 mph | 44% |
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
- 14747 Moffat Rd, Temple, TX, 76502
- Field hours
- Daylight hours only, park closes at sunset. Typically, club members have access to site for night fly events after park is closed to public. 50 x 300 paved runway & covered pavilion.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.templeaeromodelers.org ↗
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 Temple Aero Modelers - McGregor 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KTPL, 5.1 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,300 ft, overcast at 6,500 ft, altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KTPL 282051Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM FEW043 OVC065 A3010 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58013 FZRANO $
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KTPL.
Wind is 13° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~300 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1053
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Temple
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76502
- Coordinates
- 31.2115, -97.4780
- Nearest weather station
- KTPL · 5.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- TS92 · 2.6 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 18/36 ✓ verified
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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