Suburban RC Barnstormers - Pratt's Wayne Model Flight Field — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in South Elgin, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KDPA, 4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a asphalt 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 KDPA, 4 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 | 83° / 61° | NE 4 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 85° / 65° | W 4 kt | 3% |
| Fri | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 65° | S 9 kt | 49% |
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
- 32W465 Stearns Rd, South Elgin, IL, 60177
- Field hours
- Electric 8 a.m. to sunset, Gas 9 a.m. to sunset, no night flying, 400 ft flying height limit, flying restricted to within 1000 ft of GPS center of field and not to cross Stearns Rd
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Asphalt Runways, Grass Pit Area, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- suburbanrcbarnstormers.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 Suburban RC Barnstormers - Pratt's Wayne Model Flight Field. 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 KDPA, 4 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDPA 290252Z 03007KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01940117 53013
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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
- 640
- AMA district
- District 6
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- South Elgin
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60177
- Coordinates
- 41.9744, -88.2556
- Nearest weather station
- KDPA · 4 nm
- Nearest airport
- IS23 · 2.7 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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