Airplane Field

Kress Creek Farms Park (Suburban R/C Barnstormers)

West Chicago, IL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
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)
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursSunrise to sunset; no night flying (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Electric models only (West Chicago Park District; residential neighbors); gliders and electric park flyers under 2 lb per AMA listing; 400 ft height; fly within 1000 ft of field GPS center and do not cross Joliet Rd, Wilson Rd or Joy Rd

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

About this field

Flying field of Suburban R/C Barnstormers (AMA club #640).

Club site says Manville field construction appears complete with new gravel parking and walking path; cut grass landing area greatly reduced; watch for people on the path. FAA FRIA list has 'Suburban RC Barnstormers #640 - Joliet St.' in West Chicago (presumed this site).

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