Poplar Creek Model Airplane Flying Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hoffman Estates, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDPA, 10 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: dawn to dusk. 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 KDPA, 10 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° / 61° | NE 4 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 85° / 65° | W 4 kt | 4% |
| Fri | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81° / 65° | S 9 kt | 47% |
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
- 3000 Shoe Factory Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169
- Field hours
- dawn to dusk
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.trivillagercers.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 Poplar Creek Model Airplane Flying Field. 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 KDPA, 10 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDPA 290152Z 06007KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02110133
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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
- 277
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Hoffman Estates
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60169
- Coordinates
- 42.0604, -88.1609
- Nearest weather station
- KDPA · 10 nm
- Nearest airport
- K06C · 5 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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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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