Chicagoland Circle Cutters - Ned Brown Model Flying Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Elk Grove Village, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KORD, 6.5 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (09/27) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Published field hours: Sunrise to sunset. Activities listed by the club: Control Line. 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 7:20 AM CDT.
Based on KORD, 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 09/27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | ~237 ft | - | 1 mph head | 3 mph left |
| 09 | ~237 ft | - | 1 mph tail | 3 mph right |
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 | 74° / 59° | SW 15 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 70° / 45° | W 10 mph | 24% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 63° / 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
- 20101 Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007
- Field hours
- Sunrise to sunset
- Activities permitted
- Control Line
- Field features
- Control Line Circles, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables
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 Chicagoland Circle Cutters - Ned Brown Model Flying 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 KORD, 6.5 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, a few clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.20 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KORD 281051Z 19003KT 10SM FEW110 FEW200 13/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP225 T01330083 $
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KORD.
Wind is 78° off runway 27, the end with the most headwind right now.
~237 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 09/27 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
- 1392
- AMA district
- District 6
- City
- Elk Grove Village
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60007
- Coordinates
- 42.0457, -88.0188
- Nearest weather station
- KORD · 6.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- K06C · 5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 09/27 (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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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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