Airplane & Heli Field

Atlanta RC Club Field

Atlanta, GA

Website (6/2/2026 update and sidebar): field closed by DeKalb County no-trespass/executive order; members told not to go to the field. County plans to reopen the park (to be named Michelle Obama Park)
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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
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 hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursDawn to dusk when open (AMA listing); currently closed
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol (AMA listing). Field is in a public park on DeKalb County land; club stresses AMA rules against flying over people.
Club newsletter (6/2/2026) suggests that after reopening, pilots may fly when an officer is present and show an AMA card; not yet final.

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

About this field

Flying field of Atlanta Radio Control Club (AMA club #223).

Website (6/2/2026 update and sidebar): field closed by DeKalb County no-trespass/executive order; members told not to go to the field. County plans to reopen the park (to be named Michelle Obama Park) and the RC field in fall 2026, with the runway moved about 150 ft west, 28 public parking spaces, portable toilets, no power planned. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01581-FRIA (expires 2027-09-11). AMA listing (likely pre-closure) shows asphalt runway, helicopter pad, covered shelter, porta-pots.

Camping & RV