Airplane Field

West Road Field (Mid Hudson Modelmasters)

Poughkeepsie, NY

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing
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)
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
HoursClub flying sessions Saturday mornings, weather permitting
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Electric, rubber-powered and glider aircraft only - no fuel or noisy electrics. No flying west of the runway (except south of it), north of/near West Rd, or over the school playground. Race-track pattern by wind; high-start lines parallel to runway.
Flying guests must be AMA members; non-AMA members may try a one-time buddy-box introductory flight.

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

About this field

Flying field of Mid Hudson Modelmasters (AMA club #778).

Club GPS tip: entering 883 Van Wagner Road brings you ~600 yards south of the entrance road; field is down a driveway on the east side of Van Wagner Rd ~100 yards from Salt Point Turnpike. Runway surface per AMA listing (asphalt). FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-03076-FRIA. Indoor sites: Highland Middle School and UCCC gym.

Camping & RV