Joliet Radio Control Club - Joliet Central High School | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Joliet, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KJEF, 1.9 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
6 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 7:32 AM CDT.
Based on KJEF, 1.9 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 81° / 57° | SE 8 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 83° / 58° | SW 5 mph | 7% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 81° / 57° | SE 3 mph | 8% |
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
- Attn: Chris McGuffy, Joliet, IL, 60432
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 - Joliet Central High School. 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 KJEF, 1.9 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 30.17 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJEF 280853Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01170089 50001 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3981
- AMA district
- District 6
- City
- Joliet
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60432
- Coordinates
- 38.5629, -92.1762
- Nearest weather station
- KJEF · 1.9 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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