East Side RC Club - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Edwardsville, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KALN, 5.4 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 (18/36) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Published field hours: 0800 until 1 hour after sunset. 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 7:24 AM CDT.
Based on KALN, 5.4 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 18/36, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~451 ft | Asphalt | 6 mph head | 2 mph right |
| 36 | ~451 ft | Asphalt | 6 mph tail | 2 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 then Isolated Rain Showers | 81° / 57° | SW 7 mph | 16% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 76° / 59° | E 8 mph | 9% |
| Sat | Cloudy | 72° / 57° | E 6 mph | 10% |
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
- SIUE Cross Country Trail, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
- Field hours
- 0800 until 1 hour after sunset
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Helicopter Pad, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.eastsiderc.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 East Side RC Club - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 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 KALN, 5.4 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 30.15 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KALN 290735Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3015 RMK AO2 T01820091
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KALN.
Wind is 20° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~451 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 18/36 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
- 251
- AMA district
- District 6
- City
- Edwardsville
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62025
- Coordinates
- 38.8103, -89.9936
- Nearest weather station
- KALN · 5.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 18/36 ✓ 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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