Airplane Field

Plum Island Airport (PIARCF)

Newbury, MA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
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
PowerGlow / Nitro, Gas, Turbine
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
HoursClub member flying days restricted, contact officers.Club events listed on FB page "Plum Island Airport RC".
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Club member flying days are restricted; contact officers (AMA listing). AMA says a club sponsor is required.

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

About this field

Flying field of Plum Island Airport Radio Control Flyers (PIARCF) (AMA club #5198).

Flying at an active full-scale airport. Club events are posted on the Facebook page 'Plum Island Airport RC'. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-03237-FRIA 'Plum Island Airport Radio Control Flyers, Inc #5198 - Plum Island Turnpike', valid to 2027-12-15. AMA lists: Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Porta-Pots, Spectator Area, Windsocks.

Camping & RV