Charleston RC Stone Flyers - Cardinal LN | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Charleston, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMTO, 6.6 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes an asphalt flying surface. The runway orientation (01/19) is confirmed by the club 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: Monday - Sunday 9 a.m. until dark. 8 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 7:17 AM CDT.
Based on KMTO, 6.6 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
Pre-filled with runway 01/19, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | ~387 ft | Asphalt | 6 mph head | 1 mph right |
| 01 | ~387 ft | Asphalt | 6 mph tail | 1 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | 77° / 54° | S 8 mph | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 80° / 53° | SW 10 mph | 11% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 76° / 54° | E 6 mph | 8% |
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
- 5820 N CO RD 1800 E, Charleston, IL, 61920
- Field hours
- Monday - Sunday 9 a.m. until dark
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks, Workbenches
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 Charleston RC Stone Flyers - Cardinal LN. 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 KMTO, 6.6 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 9,000 ft, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.22 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR KMTO 280753Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM BKN090 13/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP231 T01330094
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 01/19 against live wind from KMTO.
Wind is 15° off runway 19, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~387 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 01/19 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1888
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Charleston
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61920
- Coordinates
- 39.4643, -88.1386
- Nearest weather station
- KMTO · 6.6 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 01/19 ✓ verified
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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