Thermal Thumbers of Metro Atlanta - NG Turf Sod Farm — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Whitesburg, GA, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCCO, 12.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Published field hours: As designated on the club website Commercial turf farm. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KCCO, 12.5 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.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Partly Sunny | 92° / 69° | NW 4 kt | 11% |
| Thu | Sunny | 90° / 65° | N 4 kt | 1% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 91° / 69° | 0 kt | 3% |
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
- 1487 Black Dirt Rd, Whitesburg, GA, 30185
- Field hours
- As designated on the club website Commercial turf farm
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas
- Field features
- Privately Owned, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.thermalthumbers.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 Thermal Thumbers of Metro Atlanta - NG Turf Sod Farm. 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 KCCO, 12.5 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (83°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCCO 290155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2986 RMK AO2 T02850237
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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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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KCCO, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1834
- AMA district
- District 5
- City
- Whitesburg
- State
- Georgia
- ZIP
- 30185
- Coordinates
- 33.5054, -84.8608
- Nearest weather station
- KCCO · 12.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- 17GA · 2.3 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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Within 25 miles
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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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