Ned Brown Model Flying Field - 247 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Elk Grove Village, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KORD, 6.5 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (09/27) is confirmed by the club 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. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:20 AM CDT.
Based on KORD, 6.5 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 09/27, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | ~239 ft | - | 1 mph head | 6 mph left |
| 09 | ~239 ft | - | 1 mph tail | 6 mph right |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | 74° / 59° | SW 15 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 70° / 45° | W 10 mph | 24% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 63° / 50° | E 5 mph | 13% |
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
- 20101 Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007
- Field hours
- Dawn to dusk. Forest Preserve Property - Public AMA membership is required & the new "Park Pilot" license may not be acceptable to the forest preserve district.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.crcmflyers.com ↗
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 Ned Brown Model Flying Field - 247. 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 KORD, 6.5 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, broken clouds at 18,000 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 30.19 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KORD 280751Z 19005KT 10SM BKN120 BKN180 15/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP222 T01500083 $
Want the full picture? See KORD's complete aviation weather page →
Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 09/27 against live wind from KORD.
Wind is 81° off runway 27, the end with the most headwind right now.
~239 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 09/27 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KORD, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 247
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Elk Grove Village
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60007
- Coordinates
- 42.0457, -88.0188
- Nearest weather station
- KORD · 6.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- K06C · 5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 09/27 ✓ verified
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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Within 25 miles
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Dot shows current RC flying conditions at each field's nearest station.
⚠️ 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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