Sentral Illinois Radio Society - CR 600 N | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in McLean, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBMI, 12.6 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. Published field hours: 7 days a week. 10 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:36 AM CDT.
Based on KBMI, 12.6 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 | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 57° | N 12 mph | 24% |
| Mon | Partly Sunny | 79° / 69° | SE 16 mph | 14% |
| Tue | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 65° | SW 15 mph | 51% |
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
- 5251 County Highway 36, McLean, IL, 61754
- Field hours
- 7 days a week
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring, Kites
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Battery Chargers, Clubhouse, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- sirs-model-airplane-club.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 Sentral Illinois Radio Society - CR 600 N. 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 KBMI, 12.6 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 3,300 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,300 ft.
METAR KBMI 130656Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM OVC033 21/21 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02110206
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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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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 621
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- McLean
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61754
- Coordinates
- 40.3709, -89.1525
- Nearest weather station
- KBMI · 12.6 nm
- Nearest airport
- 1IL9 · 4.4 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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