Chain O Lakes - Fox River Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Burlington, WI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBUU, 10.7 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (08/26) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. 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 KBUU, 10.7 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 08/26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | ~376 ft | - | 6 mph head | 1 mph right |
| 08 | ~376 ft | - | 6 mph tail | 1 mph left |
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 | 68° / 39° | NW 10 mph | 6% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 61° / 48° | NE 5 mph | 6% |
| Sat | Rain Showers Likely | 61° / 47° | SE 5 mph | 66% |
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
- 9521 304th Ave., Burlington, WI, 53105
- Club website
- www.coleagles.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 Chain O Lakes - Fox River Park. 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 KBUU, 10.7 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,900 ft, overcast at 2,400 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,900 ft.
METAR KBUU 291415Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM BKN019 OVC024 17/12 A3006 RMK AO2 T01650115
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 08/26 against live wind from KBUU.
Wind is 9° off runway 26, the end with the most headwind right now.
~376 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 08/26 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
- 2769
- AMA district
- District 6
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 53105
- Coordinates
- 42.5403, -88.1737
- Nearest weather station
- KBUU · 10.7 nm
- Nearest airport
- 49C · 1.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 08/26 (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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Within 25 miles
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- Wind Lake Turf18 mi
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- Wind Lake Turf18 mi
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- Racine RC Club Inc - W Rd19 mi
- Porterville Flyers - Maple Ave23 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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