Timberlake R/C Club - CR 1500 E — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Kilbourne, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KSPI, 23 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control. 4 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 KSPI, 23 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 | 86° / 62° | NE 5 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 86° / 65° | SE 2 kt | 0% |
| Fri | Rain Showers Likely | 81° / 66° | S 8 kt | 66% |
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
- Highway 97, Kilbourne, IL, 62655
- Field hours
- Sun up to sun down 7 days a week. There should be one other club member on site for spotter use.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- 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 Timberlake R/C Club - CR 1500 E. 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 KSPI, 23 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSPI 290052Z 03003KT 10SM CLR 26/22 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02560222
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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
- 4900
- AMA district
- District 6
- City
- Kilbourne
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62655
- Coordinates
- 40.1394, -89.9969
- Nearest weather station
- KSPI · 23 nm
- Nearest airport
- 32IS · 0.1 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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