Airplane & Heli Field

CVA Field

Williamsburg, VA

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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 only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Max 400 ft altitude; normally max 4 pilots on main runway, 25 ft separation; night flying allowed under 100 mph with lighting; under 55 lb unless AMA waiver; FPV on main area requires spotter, separate FPV quad area left of the pits; periodic NOTAMs (Fort Eustis, Langley AFB, Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport)
Policies say a pilot must be a CVA member in good standing to operate aircraft or use the facility; visitors welcome to stop by

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

About this field

Flying field of Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers (CVA) (AMA club #1474).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01194-FRIA 'Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers #1474', 16101 Old Tomahund Rd, valid to 2027-08-23; website shows an AMA FRIA badge. Picnic shelter, helicopter pad (AMA).

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