Saddlebrook R/C Flyers - E Saddlebrook Dr | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Grayslake, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KUGN, 10.5 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass 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 KUGN, 10.5 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 | 72° / 58° | SW 15 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 69° / 42° | W 10 mph | 19% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 61° / 48° | 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
- 3400 E Saddlebrook Dr, Grayslake, IL, 60030
- Field hours
- 8:00 AM TO DARKNESS 7 DAYS/WEEK No flying while alone at club. Aircraft that emit more than 95 decibels of sound at a distance of 100 ft are prohibited. No rockets allowed. Fabric Runway
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Cars
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches, Gated Entrance, Spectators Welcome
- 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 Saddlebrook R/C Flyers - E Saddlebrook Dr. 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 KUGN, 10.5 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 30.19 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KUGN 281626Z 19008KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3019 RMK AO2 T02060106
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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
- 3772
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Grayslake
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60030
- Coordinates
- 42.3210, -88.0603
- Nearest weather station
- KUGN · 10.5 nm
- Nearest airport
- KC81 · 0.7 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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