Airplane & Heli Field

Westervelt Field, West Delray Regional Park (PBRCA)

Delray Beach, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: Turbine, Drones / FPV, Control line
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size600 ft paved + 600 ft sod (irrigated); separate fenced heli field
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas, Turbine
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise96 dBA (soft surface) / 98 dBA (hard surface) at 25 ft
Who can fly
Who can fly hereDay pass or guest fee available
Field accessNot sure
Guest feeNon-member Airfield Pass $50/yr (+$3)
When to fly
Hours30 min after sunrise to 30 min before sunset
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)600 ft paved + 600 ft sod (irrigated); separate fenced heli field
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Subject to presidential TFRs (West Palm Beach); check palmbeachrc.com alerts. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 1,200 ft (no LAANC needed). Max weight 55 lb. Turbines grounded during burn bans. West Palm Beach TFR procedures apply.
Regular flyers need AMA plus a PBRCA card or Airfield Pass; occasional visiting pilots need AMA and a signed PBRCA / Palm Beach County waiver (in the Press Box).

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

About this field

Westervelt Field of the Palm Beach Radio Control Association (PBRCA, AMA club 1016) in West Delray Regional Park. 600-ft paved and 600-ft sod runways, a separate fenced heli field, control line circles and a float area.

Home of Warbirds Over the Glades, Pylon Over the Glades, 3D Over the Glades and the Toys for Tots fun fly.

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