Airplane Field

NG Turf Sod Farm (Thermal Thumbers)

Whitesburg, GA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Soaring / glider
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterNot sure
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boatsNot sure
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
Season
Sessions
Pond rules
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIANo
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursAs designated on the club website
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

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

About this field

Flying field of Thermal Thumbers of Metro Atlanta (AMA club #1834).

Outdoor free flight contest site on a privately owned sod farm (AMA); AMA lists the Oct 18, 2026 'Last Fling til Spring' here. Not on FAA FRIA list.

Camping & RV