Airplane & Heli Field

Holden field (QMFC)

Holden, MA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
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
HoursSunrise to sunset every day; no club flying 8:00 AM-2:30 PM on composting dates (fall 2026: Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14).
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Max 5 aircraft in the air, no more than 3 nitro/gas; no flying in no-fly zones; no smoking in runway/pits. 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).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01124-FRIA 'Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Inc #1019 - River St', valid to 2027-08-24. AMA lists: Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Safety Fences, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches.

Camping & RV