Joliet Radio Control Club Inc. Bernhard Rd flying site | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Elwood, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KJOT, 7.4 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (18/36) 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: 24/7 NO GAS/GLOW BEFORE 7 AM AND AFTER DARK. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KJOT, 7.4 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | ~339 ft | Grass | 7 mph head | 8 mph right |
| 36 | ~339 ft | Grass | 7 mph tail | 8 mph left |
No terminal forecast (TAF) is available near this field right now: some stations (especially military fields) only issue TAFs part-time.
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 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 70° / 42° | NW 10 mph | 22% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny | 66° / 51° | NE 10 mph | 6% |
| Sat | Showers And Thunderstorms | 64° / 50° | SE 5 mph | 77% |
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
- 17415 West Bernhard Road, Elwood, IL, 60421
- Field hours
- 24/7 NO GAS/GLOW BEFORE 7 AM AND AFTER DARK
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
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 Joliet Radio Control Club Inc. Bernhard Rd flying site. 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 KJOT, 7.4 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJOT 291515Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM SCT120 22/12 A3010 RMK AO2 T02160119
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 18/36 against live wind from KJOT.
Wind is 48° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · ~339 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 18/36 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
- 3981
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Elwood
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60421
- Coordinates
- 41.4547, -88.0347
- Nearest weather station
- KJOT · 7.4 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 18/36 (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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⚠️ 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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