Airplane & Heli Field

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve Field (LCAA)

Leesburg, VA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, 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
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursOpen year-round 7 days; IC engines 9 AM to 1/2 hour before sunset, electrics from 8 AM; closed Christmas, New Year's Day, deer-hunting days (Fridays in October and selected winter days) and special occasions
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Sound limits: 2-stroke =0.1 cu in 94 dB, larger engines 96 dB (AMA method); field is within the Washington DC SFRA (altitude and FPV limits; closed during SFRA NOTAM closures); FPV allowed with spotter per AMA Doc 550; within 5 mi of Leesburg Executive Airport; no alcohol; student pilots need a qualified buddy.
Guests must be accompanied by a sponsoring LCAA member present at the field and show AMA card and FAA registration; guest pilots limited to 3 flying days per calendar year; non-AMA guests may fly only on a buddy box.

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

About this field

Flying field of Loudoun County Aeromodelers Association (AMA club #799).

Upcoming closures from club calendar: Oct 23 and Oct 30, 2026 (deer hunting), Dec 25, 2026. FRIA per club and FAA list (2023-CBO-00998-FRIA, expires 2027-08-24).

Camping & RV