Rock Valley RC Flyers - Chickory Ridge Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Roscoe, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KRFD, 14 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Activities listed by the club: Float/Sea Planes. 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 KRFD, 14 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 | 84° / 60° | NE 4 kt | 1% |
| Thu | Mostly Sunny | 85° / 63° | W 4 kt | 7% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 79° / 63° | 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
- 598 Applemint Lane, Roscoe, IL, 61071
- Activities permitted
- Float/Sea Planes
- Field features
- Grass Pit Area, Float Flying Area, Porta-Pots, Spectators Welcome
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 Rock Valley RC Flyers - Chickory Ridge 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRFD, 14 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KRFD 290054Z 07008KT 030V090 10SM BKN250 26/17 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02610172
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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
- 828
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Roscoe
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61071
- Coordinates
- 42.4248, -89.0388
- Nearest weather station
- KRFD · 14 nm
- Nearest airport
- LL94 · 1.8 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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