Airplane & Heli Field

OTX AeroDrome (Macon Aero Modelers)

Otto, NC

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
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, 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 feenone (up to 3 visits per calendar year)
When to fly
HoursOpen to members 7 days a week, year-round; open flying dawn to dusk on weekends; night flying usually on Saturdays (twice monthly) until 10 PM; spectators welcome on weekends
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

AMA membership required for all fliers (card must be produced on request); AMA Safety Code applies; members urged to follow FAA rules (TRUST, registration over 250 g); Safety Officer enforces rules and may assess fines for repeated violations.
Visitors with proof of current AMA membership may fly up to three times per calendar year without paying dues or fees.

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

About this field

Flying field of Macon Aero Modelers (AMA club #3114).

Bermuda-grass runway laid out for a wide range of aircraft including jets; covered pit area with tables, safety fencing and spectator seating; covered charging tables with 12V DC and 110V AC. About one-half mile up Tessentee Road off Hwy 441; look for the 'Macon Aero Modelers' sign at the entrance. Website has a live field cam/weather station and a field map showing the FRIA boundary. FAA FRIA 2022-CBO-00100-FRIA (valid to 2027-07-12).

Camping & RV