Prop Masters R/C Aero Club - Springbrook Prairie Flying Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Naperville, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLOT, 8.5 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt flying surface. 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 KLOT, 8.5 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 82° / 62° | NE 4 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 86° / 65° | W 4 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Rain Showers Likely | 75° / 64° | S 9 kt | 66% |
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
- 1937 Plainfield-Naperville Road, Naperville, IL, 60540
- Field hours
- Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to sundown. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Electric airplanes one hour after sunrise to one hour after sundown every day.
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, First Person View
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Handicap Accessible, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.propmastersrc.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 Prop Masters R/C Aero Club - Springbrook Prairie 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 KLOT, 8.5 nm away.
Wind from the north (360°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KLOT 290615Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT055 OVC070 18/17 A2995 RMK AO2
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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
- 397
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Naperville
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60540
- Coordinates
- 41.7372, -88.1708
- Nearest weather station
- KLOT · 8.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- LL10 · 1.5 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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⚠️ 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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