Airplane & Heli Field

Manatee Flying Field (Collier Model Aeronautic Club)

Naples, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Drones / FPV
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway sizeTwo 250 ft geotextile runways
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
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
Hours7 days, 8am to dusk
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)Two 250 ft geotextile runways
Runway 2Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

EDF over 80 mm or 9 lb not allowed. Closed during mowing and maintenance. Dogs on a leash. Last person out locks the gate. SE part of the field is under the Marco Island Airport overlay (about 350 ft). Electric only; turbines not allowed. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 700 ft (no LAANC needed).

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

About this field

Manatee Flying Field of the Collier Model Aeronautic Club (CMAC, AMA club 1065), Naples. Two geotextile runways; camping listed. FAA-recognized FRIA.

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