Chagrin Valley Prop Busters - Takacs Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Chagrin FAlls, OH, decoded from the nearest reporting station KCGF, 11.6 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: 10 a.m. to dusk. Activities listed by the club: Electric, Free Flight, Radio Control, Soaring. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather — high winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Factors: gusting 18 kt.
Based on KCGF, 11.6 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 | Mostly Sunny | 77° / 59° | N 12 kt | 3% |
| Thu | Sunny | 79° / 58° | NW 9 kt | 1% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 84° / 63° | SW 4 kt | 1% |
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
- 16400 Snyder Rd, Chagrin FAlls, OH, 44023
- Field hours
- 10 a.m. to dusk
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Free Flight, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Privately Owned, Setup Tables
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
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 Chagrin Valley Prop Busters - Takacs 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 KCGF, 11.6 nm away.
Wind from the north (350°) at 12 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCGF 290145Z 35012G18KT 10SM SCT025 22/18 A2978
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 5044
- AMA district
- District 3
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Chagrin FAlls
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 44023
- Coordinates
- 41.4233, -81.3116
- Nearest weather station
- KCGF · 11.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- OI62 · 3.2 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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⚠️ 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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