Aurora Barnstormers RC Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Aurora, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KARR, 3.6 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 400 ft AGL — an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 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 KARR, 3.6 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 | 84° / 61° | N 4 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 85° / 65° | W 4 kt | 1% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 66° | S 9 kt | 54% |
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
- 6S209 Hankes Road, Aurora, IL, 60506
- Field hours
- 8:00 am to sunset, 7 days a week. Site is restricted to only AMA members. Must follow club and AMA rules at all times.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Park Flyer Area, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.aurorabarnstormers.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 Aurora Barnstormers RC 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 KARR, 3.6 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KARR 290152Z 07003KT 10SM CLR A2990 RMK AO2 SLPNO
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KARR, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1228
- AMA district
- District 6
- AMA site ID
- 21114
- City
- Aurora
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60506
- Coordinates
- 41.7813, -88.3957
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 400 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KARR · 3.6 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- 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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Nearby RC flying fields
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Within 25 miles
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- Fox Valley Aero Club 210 mi
- Suburban RC Barnstormers - Kress Creek Farms Park11 mi
- Kishwaukee RC Flyers - US 3012 mi
- Prop Masters R/C Aero Club - Springbrook Prairie Flying Field12 mi
- Prop Masters R/C Aero Club - Community United Methodist Church13 mi
- Suburban Rc Barnstormers Inc 215 mi
- Suburban RC Barnstormers - Pratt's Wayne Model Flight Field15 mi
- R/C Dusters - 4375th Rd19 mi
- Woodland Aero Modelers - Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve22 mi
Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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