Airplane & Heli Field

Rebel Field (SMASH)

Mercedes, TX

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
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
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
HoursWhen members are present
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code; no drugs/alcohol; model inspection (AMA listing)
Must be an AMA member or guest of a SMASH member to fly

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

About this field

Flying field of Small Model Aircraft Society of Harlingen (SMASH) (AMA club #2135).

Club site: Rebel Field on FM 1425, Mercedes TX 78570, coordinates 26°10'32"N 97°52'27"W, elevation 60 ft. AMA listing shows grass runways, grass pit, heli pad, park flyer area, porta-pots, privately owned; activities include control line and free flight. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-03083-FRIA-A1 (St Rd 1425, Mercedes), valid to 2028-01-31. Site of the original Confederate Air Force HQ (Valley Business Report).

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