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Woodland Aero Modelers - Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Lemont, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KLOT, 7.1 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. The 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

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

Based on KLOT, 7.1 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.

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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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedSunny83° / 62°NE 9 kt0%
ThuSunny86° / 67°W 4 kt4%
FriMostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms82° / 67°S 9 kt34%

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
Waterfall Glen Main Trail, Lemont, IL, 60439
Field hours
8 a.m. to sunset, 7 days a week. Mufflers required. Locked gate on access road, keys available to clubs members. Site is east on Bluff Road off of Lemont Rd South of I-55
Activities permitted
3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Control Line Circles, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, 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 Woodland Aero Modelers - Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. 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.

  • LL22 Brookeridge Air Park — 2 nm N
  • K1C5 Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport — 6 nm W
  • KLOT Lewis University Airport — 7 nm SW
  • LL10 Naper Aero Club Airport — 10 nm W
  • 85LL Wormley Airport — 12 nm W
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VFR
Observed 0430Z (11:30 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLOT, 7.1 nm away.

Wind
030° 7 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
6,500 ft
Altimeter
29.95"
Temp / Dew
19°C / 66°F
dew 16°C

Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,900 ft, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KLOT 290430Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM FEW049 OVC065 19/16 A2995 RMK AO2

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Woodland Aero Modelers - Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, an RC flying field in Lemont
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Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
279
AMA district
District 6
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Lemont
State
Illinois
ZIP
60439
Coordinates
41.6975, -87.9939
Nearest weather station
KLOT · 7.1 nm
Nearest airport
LL22 · 2.1 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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