Airplane & Heli Field

BCF Area 52 at Conner Preserve (Bay City Flyers)

Land O Lakes, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Drones / FPV
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
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
Hours7:30am to dusk
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Sunrise to sunset only. Helis, drones and small 3D planes (40 in or less) fly on the far half of the inactive runway. Up to 7 aircraft in the air (5 per runway). Mufflers on fuel engines. Drones need TRUST and an FAA registration; FPV with an observer. AMA required; no alcohol. Do not disturb the sandhill cranes; 15 mph on field roads. No turbines. Free membership for ages 18 and under. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 1,200 ft (no LAANC needed); Tampa Class B starts at 3,000 ft MSL.

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

About this field

"Area 52" field of the Bay City Flyers (BCF, AMA club 958) at Conner Preserve. Grass runway, heli pad; multirotor allowed. Guests and public welcome.

Hosts the Bay City Flyers Swap Meet and Fighter Town USA.

Camping & RV