Palos RC Flying Club - Morrill Meadow — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Palos, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMDW, 7.3 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
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.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KMDW, 7.3 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
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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° / 63° | NE 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 86° / 68° | NW 4 kt | 3% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 68° | S 9 kt | 30% |
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
- 9801 W 107th St, Palos, IL, 60465
- Field hours
- Sunrise to sunset 7 days a week Morrill Meadow: This location is a no drone flying zone, per Cook County Forest Preserve regulations. There are several other drone flying zones through out cook county
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
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 Palos RC Flying Club - Morrill Meadow. 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 KMDW, 7.3 nm away.
Wind from the north (010°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMDW 290253Z 01008KT 10SM FEW250 21/14 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02110139 53013
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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
- 263
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Palos
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60465
- Coordinates
- 41.6939, -87.8586
- Nearest weather station
- KMDW · 7.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- LL22 · 6.7 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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