Airplane & Heli Field

Ralph G. DeClairemont Field (Hill Country Aeromodelers)

Austin, TX

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size500 x 50 ft
Heli padsNot sure
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
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
HoursPark hours 5 AM-10 PM, 365 days; may be closed Wednesday mornings until noon for maintenance (club site). AMA listing: no flying before 9 AM Mon-Sat, 11 AM Sun/holidays (very quiet electrics excepted).
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)500 x 50 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Fly in designated zones (A for airplanes, B for helicopters/drones/control line); do not fly over the apartment complex east of the field
Locked gate, combination given to members; spectators welcome when gate is open and members are flying; spectators must be escorted into pit area

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

About this field

Flying field of Hill Country Aeromodelers (AMA club #1364).

Taxiways, covered pits with workbenches, picnic/meeting shed, two solar 12V charging stations, starting stations, porta-potty. Club states FAA approved the field as a FRIA on Aug 23, 2023 (FAA 2023-CBO-00944-FRIA, valid to 2027-08-28).

Camping & RV