Blue Max Flying Club Buffalo Grove IL - Deer Grove Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Palatine, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KPWK, 6.5 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. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:21 AM CDT.
Based on KPWK, 6.5 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
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.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | ~201 ft | - | - | - |
| 23 | ~201 ft | - | - | - |
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 | Sunny | 73° / 59° | SW 15 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 70° / 44° | W 10 mph | 25% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 62° / 50° | E 5 mph | 13% |
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
- 1740 North Hicks Road, Palatine, IL, 60074
- Field hours
- Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All pilots must have an AMA membership or carry Forest Preserve Permit and FAA number on plane.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.bluemaxrc.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 Blue Max Flying Club Buffalo Grove IL - Deer Grove 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KPWK, 6.5 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.21 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KPWK 280852Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 12/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP229 T01220100 53002 $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 05/23 against live wind from KPWK.
Wind is calm or variable. Either end works.
~201 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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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KPWK, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1040
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Palatine
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60074
- Coordinates
- 42.1443, -88.0421
- Nearest weather station
- KPWK · 6.5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- 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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