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.
Based on KJEF, 1.9 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 91° / 69° | E 5 kt | 6% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 91° / 72° | SE 4 kt | 5% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms | 88° / 70° | S 7 kt | 75% |
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
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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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KJEF, 1.9 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJEF 290153Z 33004KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP091 T02670244 $
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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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