Airplane & Heli Field

Reservoir State Park Flying Field (Wing and Rotor of Western New York)

Niagara Falls, NY

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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, Turbine
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
HoursDawn to dusk (no night flying); large gas/glow aircraft only 8 AM-8 PM. No flying during baseball tournaments or park events (see Restricted Dates page).
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Under 400 ft and within the adjacent roadways (Niagara Falls tower airspace authorization); max 4 aircraft aloft (except combat); no fuel-powered turbines, pulse jets or rockets; mufflers on engines larger than 1/2A; large aircraft using the full field limited to 12-minute flights; engine run-ups at the east end of pits; no alcohol/drugs, no smoking in the park; pets leashed.
Guests need AMA membership (AMA Affiliate for non-residents), must complete the W&R application, receive the site rules, EAP and FAA airspace authorization, and demonstrate flight competence to a member; newcomers may fly on a buddy box with a club instructor. Flying is by permit only (club membership includes the state park permit).

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

About this field

Flying field of Wing and Rotor of Western New York (AMA club #2477).

Field is about 1/8 mile north of Parking Lot B past the baseball fields (shelter with windsock next to solar panels); 15-minute equipment drop-off on the paved path, two handicap spots by the field. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00443-FRIA (valid through 2027-09-05).

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