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Kishwaukee RC Flyers - US 30 | RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hinckley, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KARR, 7 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

Activities listed by the club: Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Balloons. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KARR, 7 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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
TodayMostly Cloudy70° / 49°S 5 mph10%
WedSunny74° / 59°S 15 mph0%
ThuChance Rain Showers69° / 45°W 10 mph27%

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
721 U.S. 30, Hinckley, IL, 60520
Field hours
Flying based on pre-set schedule posted on club website: kishwaukeercflyers.com Gym flying only- no outdoor flying at this site
Activities permitted
Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Balloons
Field features
Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Setup Tables
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

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 Kishwaukee RC Flyers - US 30. 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.

  • 0C2 Hinckley Airport · 3 nm W
  • 0LL6 Gord Airport · 4 nm S
  • IL38 J Maddock Airport · 4 nm E
  • 2LL9 George Airport · 5 nm SW
  • 56LL Wade Airport · 6 nm W
VFR
Observed 2052Z (3:52 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KARR, 7 nm away.

Wind
170° 7 mph
Visibility
8 sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.18"
Temp / Dew
68°F / 20°C
dew 51°F / 11°C

Wind from the south (170°) at 6 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.18 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KARR 272052Z 17006KT 8SM CLR 20/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP221 T02000106 56016

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Kishwaukee RC Flyers - US 30, an RC flying field in Hinckley
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KARR, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
258
AMA district
District 6
City
Hinckley
State
Illinois
ZIP
60520
Coordinates
41.7692, -88.6311
Nearest weather station
KARR · 7 nm
Nearest airport
0C2 · 3.2 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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