Airplane & Heli Field

Lester Field (ARCA)

Austin, TX

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size550 x 45 ft (runways 16/34)
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee$3 per visit
When to fly
HoursDawn to dusk, 7 days a week for members (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)550 x 45 ft (runways 16/34)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Below 400 ft AGL; max 4 pilots at once from pilot stations; wind-dependent left/right traffic pattern; no taxiing in pit area (yellow hold lines); FPV in the pattern only with spotter, no FPV takeoffs/landings; no engine runs behind spectator fence or in pits with props on; no alcohol/drugs; dogs leashed; pilots under 16 supervised; buddy-box only with designated instructor pilots; Austin Parks and Recreation guidelines apply.
Guests must be current AMA members and show proof to an ARCA member before flying; must follow ARCA Field Rules; max 6 guest visits per year.

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

About this field

Flying field of Austin Radio Control Association (ARCA) (AMA club #877).

Air-conditioned clubhouse (2016), camping, control-line circles, heli pad, night flying, children's playground per AMA listing. Gate code for members. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00153-FRIA (expires 2027-09-12).

Camping & RV