Eli Field

03/28/2026

Eli field swap meet is now live!!! Get some INSANE deals!!

03/27/2026

Tomorrow’s the day.

The Eli Field Swap Meet is ON and you do NOT want to miss this one.

We’ve got a massive load of lightly used RC gear donated by Horizon Hobby, and it’s all priced to move. Airplanes, parts, engines, accessories… the kind of stuff you don’t usually find twice. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Vendors can start setting up at 9 AM
Doors open to the public at 10 AM

$5 admission
Women and kids get in FREE

And come hungry. Smoking Meats BBQ will be on site with pulled pork sandwiches, plus coffee and water to keep you fueled while you dig through the deals.

If you’re into RC at any level, this is the place to be tomorrow.

Eli Field. Be there.

03/20/2026

Last Call for tables for Next week's Swap Meet! If you are wanting to sell, please reach out to [email protected] to reserve your space. Pay at the door - only $10 per 8ft table.

Event Page here: Eli Field RC Swap Meet - Huge Horizon Donation!!

03/05/2026

Updated flyer for our March 28 Eli Field Swap Meet!

Vendor tables are just $10 and they are starting to fill up. If you have RC gear sitting on the shelf, this is the perfect chance to turn it into cash and make room for the flying season.

Reserve your table now:
[email protected]

Horizon Hobby has also donated a huge trailer full of product that we will be selling to benefit Eli Field. Expect incredible deals on lightly used and product support items including engines, airplanes, RC cars, kits and more.

This is shaping up to be a great kickoff to the flying season. Come sell, come hunt for deals, and spend the morning with fellow RC enthusiasts.

08/31/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our Illini Warbirds and Classics 2025 event! Thanks to our sponsors for making it happen!










Photo credits for some images Dave Fulghum

08/25/2025

Wow! What a weekend of jet fuel and friendship! Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible. Thank you to all the pilots who showed up and put down some amazing flights, and thank you to all our local spectators who came out to support the club!

See you next year!

Elite Aerosports
BVM Jets
REVOC - Custom
Hangar 9
Kingtech Turbine
Smoking Meats
Dean Kraus
SpektrumRC
Horizon Hobby
Penn Bags
E-flite
Boomerang RC Jets
Extreme Flight R/C

AeroPanda
JetCentral

08/20/2025

Wow, our runway is looking GREAT! We cut out the bad, filled the cracks, sealed and had it painted. Just in time for Illini Super Jets this coming weekend!

Thanks to The Cutting Edge Asphalt LLC for the help with this project.

08/08/2025

✈️ It’s FINALLY happening! ✈️

The Eli Field runway is getting a much-needed facelift! We’re cutting out the bad sections, resealing the surface, and adding fresh paint so it’s smooth and ready to fly.

While full replacement was considered, six-figure quotes made that option unrealistic for now. This approach is the most cost-effective way to keep our runway in top shape — and it will still deliver an amazing flying surface for years to come.

Just in time for Illini Super Jets … she’s going to look incredible!

06/18/2025

A huge shoutout to SiteOne Landscape Supply’s Nick M. For getting us set up for a demo of a KRESS Robotic Mower for the field! This will hopefully save us a LOT of time and keep the field looking amazing so we can fly more 😉

04/16/2025

We’re excited to announce we have received a notification from the Academy of Model Aeronautics that they have been granted a National Authorization allowing members at AMA club sites in Class G airspace to operate above 400 feet above ground level (AGL) for routine, day-to-day activities.

Our flying site, Monticello Model Masters - Eli Field, has been granted a 1200 foot altitude limit!!

AMA is excited to announce that we have been granted a National Authorization allowing our members at AMA club sites in Class G airspace to operate above 40 ...

03/28/2025

Merch drop‼️ How about a new shirt to kick off the flying season?
Now available on our newly updated website!

Get yours here:
https://www.elifield.com/apparel/p/unisex-t-shirt