Silent Order of Aeromodeling - Hampshire Forest Preserve Dr — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Hampshire, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDKB, 14.1 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. Published field hours: Electric helicopters. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Soaring. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KDKB, 14.1 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° / 60° | N 4 kt | 1% |
| Thu | Sunny | 84° / 64° | W 4 kt | 2% |
| Fri | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 79° / 65° | S 9 kt | 59% |
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
- Hampshire Forest Preserve Drive, Hampshire, IL, 60140
- Field hours
- Electric helicopters
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Porta-Pots, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.soarchicago.net ↗
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 Silent Order of Aeromodeling - Hampshire Forest Preserve 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDKB, 14.1 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDKB 290155Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2993 RMK AO2 T02080162
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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
- 888
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Hampshire
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60140
- Coordinates
- 42.1070, -88.4861
- Nearest weather station
- KDKB · 14.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 7IL7 · 2.3 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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Within 25 miles
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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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