Airplane & Heli Field

Town of North Hempstead Aerodrome (Hempstead Harbor Aero Modelers Society)

Port Washington, NY

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
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
FRIANo
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 1Asphalt (Tarmac)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Open only when a Safety Officer is present (gates otherwise locked); electrics/helicopters 7 AM-sundown, other aircraft 9 AM-7 PM or sundown; no engines other than helis/electrics before 9 AM; helicopters have priority before 10 AM weekends; max 4 aircraft aloft; no control line, free flight, unpowered gliders, rockets or turbines; drone pilots must log flights; novices fly only with a senior pilot
Flying requires HHAMS membership, current AMA, a Town of North Hempstead flying permit/photo ID, notarized indemnity agreement and FAA registration; visitors welcome when the gate is open

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

About this field

Flying field of Hempstead Harbor Aero Modelers Society (AMA club #3197).

Town of North Hempstead park facility operated by HHAMS; heli pad, covered shelter. Best visiting time 10 AM-noon weekdays or anytime weekends, weather permitting.

Camping & RV