Airplane & Heli Field

Carl Wegner Field (Manatee County RC)

Palmetto, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Drones / FPV, Control line
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway size348 ft fabric (plus electric runway)
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
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
HoursGas/glow Mon-Sat 7am to dark; electric any time. Maintenance Tue/Fri 10-12.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)348 ft fabric (plus electric runway)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Turbines not allowed. Main gate GPS address: 7129 69th St. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 1,200 ft (no LAANC needed); Tampa Class B starts at 3,000 ft MSL.

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

About this field

Carl Wegner Field of Manatee County Radio Controllers (MCRC, AMA club 2710). Fabric runway, electric runway, control line circle, clubhouse, night flying and camping; 10+ 30-amp RV hookups with water and dump station for AMA members.

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