Quad Cities Skyraiders - Veterans Memorial Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Moline, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMLI, 1.9 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (07/25) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. 9 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:31 AM CDT.
Based on KMLI, 1.9 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 07/25, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | ~694 ft | Grass | 2 mph head | 13 mph left |
| 07 | ~694 ft | Grass | 2 mph tail | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 71° / 44° | NW 10 mph | 22% |
| Fri | Rain Showers Likely | 66° / 50° | E 10 mph | 65% |
| Sat | Rain Showers | 69° / 52° | SE 5 mph | 80% |
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
- 5100 56th Ave, Moline, IL, 61265
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- 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 Quad Cities Skyraiders - Veterans Memorial Park. 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 KMLI, 1.9 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMLI 290152Z 17011KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP167 T02170106
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 07/25 against live wind from KMLI.
Wind is 85° off runway 25, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~694 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 07/25 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3457
- AMA district
- District 6
- City
- Moline
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61265
- Coordinates
- 41.4576, -90.4666
- Nearest weather station
- KMLI · 1.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- I04 · 1.2 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 07/25 ✓ 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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⚠️ 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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