KCRC - Knox County Radio Control Society — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Knoxville, TN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTYS, 14.3 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (05/23) was measured from public aerial imagery 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. Published field hours: 9 am to dusk for IC engines Electrics anytime. 9 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 KTYS, 14.3 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 05/23, measured from aerial imagery — adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | ~380 ft | Asphalt | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 23 | ~380 ft | Asphalt | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north — treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | Mostly Sunny | 87° / 63° | N 4 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 84° / 61° | NE 4 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 86° / 68° | NE 4 kt | 0% |
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
- 3204 Williams Bend Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37932
- Field hours
- 9 am to dusk for IC engines Electrics anytime
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, Cars, First Person View, Multi-Rotor, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Giant Scale
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches, Grass runways, Float Flying Area, Night Flying, Windsock Poles
- Club website
- www.kcrctn.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 KCRC - Knox County Radio Control Society. 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 KTYS, 14.3 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KTYS 290453Z 05003KT 10SM FEW040 SCT050 BKN060 26/24 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP077 T02610244 403500239
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KTYS.
Wind is 1° off runway 05 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~380 ft — orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 05/23 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
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
- 594
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Knoxville
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37932
- Coordinates
- 35.9483, -84.2331
- Nearest weather station
- KTYS · 14.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- TN08 · 6.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 05/23 (est.)
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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