Airplane & Heli Field

School Street Field (CRRC)

Acton, MA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway sizeapprox. 1600 x 800 ft open field
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 only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours10 AM to dusk (exceptions for night flying events); club reserves exclusive seasonal time blocks
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)approx. 1600 x 800 ft open field
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Electric only (no IC power). No flying over School St, Route 2 or houses; no flying during organized sports; 25 ft separation from other field users; watch for Hanscom traffic ~6 mi east. Suited to aerobatic, precision and FPV.

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

About this field

Flying field of Charles River Radio Controllers (CRRC) (AMA club #339).

Town multi-use fields shared with Acton-Boxborough Youth Soccer. Club lists 323 School St; AMA lists 343. FAA FRIA 'Charles River Racers #339 - School St'.

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