Airplane & Heli Field

Rowlett Field (Rowlett R/C Flying Club)

Rowlett, TX

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
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 and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours9:00 AM to 30 minutes before sunset; electric from 7:00 AM (city agreement); AMA listing: Mon-Sun 7 AM to 30 min before sunset
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

City agreement: 85 dB max at 20 ft; mufflers required, canister mufflers on gas engines; fueled turbines not permitted; max 3 aircraft in the air; 200 ft buffer from roads, buildings, paths, picnic areas and lakes; no taxiing in pits; agreement text says night flying is prohibited (but club calendar lists monthly night flies)
Guest pilots must be sponsored and accompanied by a member; after a second visit the guest is told of membership requirements; pilots need a current AMA card or must be supervised by a pilot with one

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

About this field

Flying field of Rowlett R/C Flying Club (AMA club #4440).

City-owned park field on the north end of Springfield Park (Lakes of Springfield Park); club coordinates 32.9185, -96.5918. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00508-FRIA (Rowlett RC Club #4440 - Dexham Rd), valid to 2027-08-23.

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