Suburban Aeroclub of Chicago - Midlothian Reservoir | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Oak Forest, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KIGQ, 9.9 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. 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.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 6:30 AM CDT.
Based on KIGQ, 9.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers | 76° / 53° | N 10 mph | 38% |
| Mon | Mostly Sunny | 76° / 67° | SE 15 mph | 0% |
| Tue | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 86° / 65° | W 15 mph | 60% |
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
- 16700 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL, 60452
- Field hours
- Flying on club sponsored event dates only, see SAC website for list of dates. http://www.sac-rc.org/EventCalendar.htm
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass Pit Area, Children's Playground, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles
- Club website
- www.suburbanaeroclub.com ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Suburban Aeroclub of Chicago - Midlothian Reservoir. 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 KIGQ, 9.9 nm away.
Wind from the north (010°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 3,700 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,700 ft.
METAR KIGQ 130715Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM OVC037 23/17 A2996 RMK AO2 T02280171
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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
- 274
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Oak Forest
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60452
- Coordinates
- 41.5886, -87.7383
- Nearest weather station
- KIGQ · 9.9 nm
- Nearest airport
- 2IL9 · 9.6 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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