Woodland Aero Modelers - Trinity Lutheran School — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Burr Ridge, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMDW, 7.4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
Activities listed by the club: Electric, Free Flight, Radio Control. 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 KMDW, 7.4 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.
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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° / 63° | NE 9 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Sunny | 87° / 68° | NW 4 kt | 3% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 68° | S 9 kt | 31% |
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
- 11503 German Church Rd, Burr Ridge, IL, 60527
- Field hours
- Thursday evenings during the school year (September thru April), from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., except when gym is in use for special events. Limited space site - size of one full basketball court. Rubber-powered and very small small electric or CO2 RC only.
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Free Flight, Radio Control
- Field features
- Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.woodlandaeromodelers.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around Woodland Aero Modelers - Trinity Lutheran School. 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 KMDW, 7.4 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMDW 290353Z 03008KT 10SM FEW250 21/15 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02110150
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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
- 279
- AMA district
- District 6
- City
- Burr Ridge
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60527
- Coordinates
- 41.7380, -87.9040
- Nearest weather station
- KMDW · 7.4 nm
- Nearest airport
- LL22 · 4.3 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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