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.
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.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
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.
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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 | 82° / 65° | NE 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 86° / 69° | SW 4 kt | 8% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 83° / 68° | S 9 kt | 35% |
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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KORD, 3.3 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KORD 290151Z 03010KT 10SM BKN250 21/13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02110128 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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 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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