Airplane & Heli Field

Apollo XI Model Aircraft Field

Encino, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size608 x 82 ft
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed - dedicated circles / pads (not fenced)2
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, Turbine
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIANo
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereOpen to the public (no membership needed)
Field accessOpen to the public
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursOpen 7 days a week, daylight hours. Closed Mondays 6-9 AM for maintenance; no open flying during club events or mowing
At the field
FacilitiesRestrooms (flush toilets), Shade / Shelter, Pit Tables, Parking
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerElectric outlets at the pits

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)608 x 82 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Max altitude 250 ft (100 ft when Van Nuys Airport runway 34 is in use). Fly from the pilot stands; no flying over the golf course or roads. Spotters required for turbines and large aircraft. Use a fuel recovery system when fueling. Club members have an FAA Remote ID exception.

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

About this field

Apollo XI is a public park in the Sepulveda Basin set aside for radio-controlled model aircraft, operated with the San Fernando Valley RC Flyers (Valley Flyers). Model flying at the site dates back to 1950.

The field has separate areas for fixed-wing aircraft over 1 lb (main runway), small electric park flyers and gliders, helicopters and drones, and control-line circles. It is turbine approved. Facilities include shaded pits, setup tables, restrooms, charging stations, first aid and a large parking lot.

The field faces east; typical wind is light (5-15 mph) from the south. It is located northwest of the 405/101 interchange.

Camping & RV