Chicago Model Masters - Kickapoo Meadows — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Riverdale, IL, decoded from KGYY, 10 nm away— the closest station reporting right now, because this field's usual station KIGQ has no current report — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Sun up to sunset daily. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Giant Scale, Jets, Radio Control. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Based on KGYY, 10 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field. This field's usual station KIGQ has no current report, so KGYY is the closest station reporting now.
⚠️ 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.
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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 | 80° / 64° | NE 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 85° / 68° | N 4 kt | 3% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 68° | S 9 kt | 24% |
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
- 14200 S Halsted St, Riverdale, IL, 60827
- Field hours
- Sun up to sunset daily
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Giant Scale, Jets, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, First Aid Kit, Helicopter Pad, Safety Fences, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.chicagomodelmasters.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 Chicago Model Masters - Kickapoo Meadows. 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 KGYY, 10 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGYY 290150Z 02013KT 10SM SCT060 22/16 A2989
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KIGQ, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1984
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Riverdale
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60827
- Coordinates
- 41.6313, -87.6457
- Nearest weather station
- KIGQ · 7.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- 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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