Radio Signal Modelers Flyers 1 | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Chicago, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KORD, 3.3 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (10/28) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. Its FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is 200 ft AGL, an agreement value, not an airspace clearance. 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 KORD, 3.3 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
Pre-filled with runway 10/28, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | ~408 ft | - | 0 mph head | 8 mph right |
| 28 | ~408 ft | - | 0 mph head | 8 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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° / 61° | SW 10 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 70° / 47° | W 10 mph | 21% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 63° / 52° | 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
- 4501 25th Avenue, Schiller Park, IL, 60176
- Field hours
- Meeting location for bad weather and winter months only. This is not a flying site.
- Field features
- Handicap Accessible
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.radiosignalmodelers.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 Radio Signal Modelers Flyers 1. 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, 3.3 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.16 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KORD 281751Z 19007KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP212 T02280100 10228 20128 58018
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 10/28 against live wind from KORD.
Wind is 93° off runway 10, the end with the most headwind right now.
~408 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 10/28 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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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
- 1289
- AMA district
- District 6
- AMA site ID
- 21080
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60634
- Coordinates
- 41.9520, -87.8406
- FAA fixed-site agreement altitude
- 200 ft AGL
- FAA agreement boundary
- 660 ft
- Nearest weather station
- KORD · 3.3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Fixed-wing status
- Candidate; fixed-wing activity not verified
- Runway
- 10/28 (est.)
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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