Airplane & Heli Field

Devens field (QMFC)

Devens, MA

At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, 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
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 accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursGas engines: mornings Tue/Thu/Sat 10 AM-2 PM; evenings Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun Oct-Mar 11 AM-3 PM, Apr-May 2-6 PM, Jun-Jul 3-7 PM, Aug 2-6 PM, Sep 1-5 PM. Electric: any day sunrise until 1 hour before sunset. No flying on Massachusetts public holidays.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Stay at least 500 ft from the north end of the open space; east-west flying preferred; no sound-increasing modifications. Capped landfill: stay on established roads. Max noise 90 dB at 9 ft from rear of muffler; effective mufflers and prop nuts required; frequency flags/impound used; no alcohol or drugs; novices and new members cannot fly alone; no taxiing in pits; anyone under 18 must have a parent/guardian in pits, flight line or runway.
Visitors must have a valid AMA membership and be accompanied by a QMFC member to fly.

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

About this field

Flying field of Quinapoxet Model Flying Club (QMFC) (AMA club #1019).

Multi-user field; other users have priority (AMA listing). FAA FRIA 2025-CBO-00067-FRIA 'Quinapoxet Model Flying Club #1019 - Cook St', valid to 2029-03-31. AMA lists: Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Setup Tables, Startup Stands, Windsocks.

Camping & RV