Airplane & Heli Field

Milton Field (RRCC)

Charlottesville, VA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
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 fee
When to fly
HoursDawn to dusk year round weather permitting
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Powered aircraft per posted operating-hours schedule and sound restrictions; no flying behind/over the safety fence or spectator/pit area; no taxiing in pits; use pilot stations; throttle lock in pits.
Guests must be accompanied by an RRCC member and hold a current AMA card; non-members can arrange an introductory lesson with a club instructor.

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

About this field

Flying field of Rivanna Radio Control Club (RRCC) (AMA club #1152).

Former UVA airport (historic grass runways). Field available to members 7 days a week. FRIA per club and FAA list (2023-CBO-00365-FRIA, 2300 Milton Rd, expires 2027-08-16).

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