Airplane & Heli Field

Lake Whitney State Park flying site (WAMAC)

Whitney, TX

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
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, 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 feeState park entrance/use fees
When to fly
HoursDay time - park hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Parking only on the old taxiway, no closer than 125 ft from runway centerline. Do not fly over or behind pits, spectators, vehicles or shelter. Do not taxi past the engine kill box. No smoking in pits; fire extinguisher required for gas planes. Do not fly alone (pilot or safety observer required). Throttle lock to be used. Conflicts with park visitors/TPWD/USACE resolved in their favor.
State park agreement: park visitors (non-members) have access to the airfield for approved model aviation; all pilots must be current AMA members or under immediate supervision of an AMA instructor. Everyone pays normal park entrance/use fees.

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

About this field

Flying field of Whitney Area Miniature Aircraft Club (WAMAC) (AMA club #4599).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01027-FRIA, valid 9/16/2023 to 8/28/2027 per club site. Uses the decommissioned park airstrip; shelter, safety tables, control line circles, helipad (AMA/club). Park status varies with lake levels - check TPWD (254-694-3793). Field closed from 14:00 Sat Oct 24, 2026 for a park event.

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