Airplane & Heli Field

Rothenbach Park RC Field (Sarasota RC Squadron)

Sarasota, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Jets: Turbine, Drones / FPV
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size100 x 600 ft blacktop
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
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 accessGated - contact the club for access
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursMon-Sat 7:30am-7:30pm, Sun 8am-7:30pm
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)100 x 600 ft blacktop
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Max 4 aircraft up (group fliers up to 6). Turbines and FPV need a spotter beside the pilot (AMA member, solo-qualified, 18+); turbine pilots sign in at the OPS building. 2-stroke gas limit 104 dB(A) at 9 ft; mufflers required. Fly north of the runway centerline, never behind the flight line. Gate always locked: call or text 941-301-8513. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 1,200 ft (no LAANC needed).
Guests register and wear a guest badge; the sponsoring member is responsible for them.

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

About this field

Field of the Sarasota RC Squadron (SRQ, AMA club 780) in Sarasota County's Rothenbach Park. Blacktop runway 100 x 600 ft. Home of Warbirds Over Sarasota.

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