Kankakee Valley Model Flyers - 1601 River Road — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Kankakee, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KIKK, 1.3 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: 8:00 am till dusk. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control. 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.
Based on KIKK, 1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Sunny | 83° / 59° | NE 4 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 86° / 63° | 0 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 65° | S 4 kt | 29% |
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
- 1601 River Rd, Kankakee, IL, 60901-8282
- Field hours
- 8:00 am till dusk
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Spectators Welcome, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.k3vmf.ORG ↗
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 Kankakee Valley Model Flyers - 1601 River Road. 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 KIKK, 1.3 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (65°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIKK 290135Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2990 RMK AO2 T01850158
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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
- 257
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Kankakee
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60901-8282
- Coordinates
- 41.0931, -87.8454
- Nearest weather station
- KIKK · 1.3 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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