Airplane & Heli Field

Lofton Creek Landfill Field (Island Flyers)

Fernandina Beach, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Drones / FPV
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway size250 x 30 ft GeoTex fabric (2019)
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessGated - members have the code
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours7 days, daylight only
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)250 x 30 ft GeoTex fabric (2019)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Turbines not allowed. Club sponsor required. No pets. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 700 ft (no LAANC needed). No turbines.

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

About this field

Field of the Island Flyers R/C Club (AMA club 3957) at the Nassau County Lofton Creek landfill. Geotextile and grass runways, heli pad, shelter; FPV allowed.

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