Cook County - Cicero Ave — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Matteson, IL, decoded from KGYY, 15 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 runway orientation (09/27) was measured from public aerial imagery 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: Sunup to sundown. 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, 15 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | ~372 ft | Asphalt | 5 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 27 | ~372 ft | Asphalt | 5 kt tail | 9 kt 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 | 80° / 61° | NE 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 86° / 65° | NW 4 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Rain Showers Likely | 76° / 64° | S 9 kt | 55% |
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
- 19498 S Cicero Ave, Matteson, IL, 60443
- Field hours
- Sunup to sundown
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Control Line Circles, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.suburbanaeroclub.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 Cook County - Cicero Ave. 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, 15 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,600 ft, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KGYY 290735Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM SCT046 OVC065 21/17 A2991 RMK AO2
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KGYY.
Wind is 61° off runway 09 — the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~372 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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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
- 274
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Matteson
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60443
- Coordinates
- 41.5373, -87.7369
- Nearest weather station
- KIGQ · 9.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 2IL9 · 6.6 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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Within 25 miles
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25–50 miles
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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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