Airplane & Heli Field

Schiller Woods Flying Field (Radio Signal Modelers Club)

Chicago, IL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size300 x 50 ft
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
Water
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boats
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver stand
Stand notes
Season
Sessions
Pond rules
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursSunrise to sunset per Forest Preserve rules
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)300 x 50 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol; model inspection. Rotary aircraft use the west or east end of the pit area. FPCC-posted FAA drone restricted airspace sign.
AMA listing says guest pilots and general public welcome; AMA membership required

Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.

About this field

Flying field of Radio Signal Modelers Club (AMA club #1289).

Paved E/W runway; about 1/8 mile west of Cumberland Ave on Irving Park Rd. FAA list shows 8352 W Irving Park Rd (Schiller Park).

Camping & RV