WI Sky Barons RC Club - Chicago Ave | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Conover, WI, decoded from the nearest reporting station KEGV, 4.1 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The runway orientation (07/25) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Anytime. 2 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 KEGV, 4.1 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 07/25, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | ~842 ft | Grass | 1 mph head | 6 mph right |
| 25 | ~842 ft | Grass | 1 mph tail | 6 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
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 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 55° / 45° | S 9 mph | 18% |
| Wed | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 68° / 44° | SW 9 mph | 24% |
| Thu | Sunny | 56° / 30° | NW 9 mph | 0% |
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
- 4770 Chicago Avenue, Conover, WI, 54519
- Field hours
- Anytime
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Startup Stands, Windsocks
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 WI Sky Barons RC Club - Chicago Ave. 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.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KEGV, 4.1 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 600 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 30.14 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 600 ft.
METAR KEGV 272155Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM OVC006 09/09 A3014 RMK AO2 T00880088
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 07/25 against live wind from KEGV.
Wind is 79° off runway 07, the end with the most headwind right now.
Grass · ~842 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 07/25 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1174
- AMA district
- District 7
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Conover
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54519
- Coordinates
- 46.0002, -89.2539
- Nearest weather station
- KEGV · 4.1 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 07/25 ✓ verified
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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